DeadFish

Though my car did sit idol in this cold weather for about 2 days... the power steering was very sluggish even after the car was fully warmed up and cruising on the highway. I dont see any leaks, and its at optimum level.

Any comments?

It took nearly a solid 45 minutes for the steering to act more spirited.

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Daemione

Just a guess - but maybe water in the system? It would partially freeze, and take some time to thaw out.

Flushing the system is pretty easy if that's the case.

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shortysm22

yeah, check power steering fluid

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DeadFish

If I have no leaks.. and it appears to be on the level.. what else could it be?

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kellyk75

^^ Water in the fluid like mentioned. The only way to know for sure is to flush it. Is your power steering belt slipping..... or do you have any aftermarket pullies?

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Joon525

If it makes you feel any better Andy, I experienced this too when I got out of work yesterday. It was cold as sh*t man.

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h22 bb6

Yeah, I actually had this too I thnk this morning. Everything felt sluggish; clutch, brake pedal, power steering... doesn't help it was -5* before windchill.

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nuro

i got this too at freezing temperatures, but i also just installed new suspension

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blk97ludeSH

wow.. im glad so cal doesnt get that cold

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kellyk75

Speaking from experience (I am Canadian eh), any car will feel "stiffer" at thoes temps..... especially if you leave your car outside overnight. The longer your car is at norm operating temp, the looser it gets. Yes, my lude is like that at -30 C ..... when I used to winter drive it.



I am working away from home, 2 weeks ago it was -35 C before wind chill, -50 C after. For all you spoilled americanas..... that is -31 & -58 F

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