Going through power steering pumps fast!

[Frogsplash]

Hi everyone,

I was Googling power steering problems and I came across this forum.. and was hoping I can get some advice from someone on here. I have a 2004 Subaru Legacy, and we have gone through three power steering pumps in less than a year. The first being factory of course. I know they were all put in accurately this last one was put in less than a year ago and it's already causing problems. my dad checked it out, noticed there was the froth after awhile and it's doing all the typical signs-loud noises, the squealing, extremely hard power steering, etc. does anybody have any recommendations as to what's causing the pumps to go out so fast? I can't believe we're just really unlucky to have gotten two bad power steering pumps I'm assuming it might be something else! Any advice would be very much appreciated. Our Subaru is well-loved and well taken care of. Always had regular maintenance, etc. Not ready to let it go!! Thank you in advance-Cassie

P.S. I am brand-new to this forum, so I hope I'm posting correctly! If not please be kind and direct me in the correct ways I should post

[Max Capacity]

Welcome to the forum.

 

I'm a 4th Gen guy but noticed your thread on the top of this forum.

 

Sounds like your getting air in the system somehow. Does the car steer funny ?

 

When "you" replace the pumps are you bleeding the system os air ? While the car is on jack stands you should be turning the steering form lock to lock to bleed the air out while the top is open on the fluid tank.

 

Then drive the car in figure 8's at slow speed in a parking lot going lock to lock.

 

You may have a seal leaking letting air in over time ? Check the matting surface of the lines.