moviemadness Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 I left the car sitting for about three months in a parking lot cuz I was out of the country. The battery was drained, and I lost my real time map(TDC stage 1), so I needed a jump start as well as a reload on the real time map. I noticed the real time was gone cuz my redline was at 4kish rpms, which is very scary to find out when you're trying to redline a gear lol.. btw... if I can redline now, that should mean that I loaded it correctly... right?? Another thing I noticed about the car, besides all the bird crap and dust and spiderwebs, the steering felt really stiff, almost like driving a car with no power steering. I checked the fluids, but the level was right, so it's not like I have no power steering fluid. BTW, what color is this fluid supposed to be? Mine is a grayish color. Any suggestions? I am going to the dealer for a checkup and oil change next wednesday. The dealer gave me a sticker for an oil change for June, or 21800miles, but it's September, and I have 21300 miles on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one69chev Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 even tho the fluid level was good, the lack of circulation over time may be part of the problem. just like an engine, ps systems need lubrication to perform well. think of it like the wetter the better kinda thing.... try letting the car idle, take the ps res cap off and turn your steering back and forth. that will help circulate the jizz and also work any air out of the system.....if it doesn't get any better, a flush might be in order.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moviemadness Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 what should the original color of the ps fluid be? I never changed the fluid before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osei Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 RED Power steering fluid is the same as Transmission fluid, Dexron III. O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeslk Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Don't worry the steering will lighten up a bit over a few days of daily use, as the previous member posted it just need to get lubricated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moviemadness Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 even though it's gray?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeslk Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Ok it's not supposed to be grey, so thats a problem. Definitely need to be flushed and replaced then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hassa Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Stupid question but did you check your tire pressure(s)? After 3 mos of sitting around, the tires are likely pretty low - causing the steering to feel "heavy". On the other hand, 3 months isn't that long for the PS fluid to need replacement now - if it needs it now, it probably needed replacing before. In any case, check the tire pressure, top off your gas tank w/fresh fuel, get an oil change and have then check the PS fluid and have them change it if req. and WASH YOUR CAR! Good luck...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moviemadness Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 I have an appointment with the dealer on Wednesday. That was the earliest I could book an appointment cuz of the labor day weekend. It's not unbareable, but just a bit uncomfortable. What psi should the tires be at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 I have an appointment with the dealer on Wednesday. That was the earliest I could book an appointment cuz of the labor day weekend. It's not unbareable, but just a bit uncomfortable. What psi should the tires be at? Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red beast Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 or the drivers door jamb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moviemadness Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 you could have typed "xx psi" instead of typing all of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 you could have typed "xx psi" instead of typing all of that. You could have gone and read the manual, or the door jamb, instead of typing the above Next thing, you'll be asking how much oil should be on your dipstick Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moviemadness Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 my car is parked 10 minutes away, and I don't feel like walking, and since all of you know so much about the car, I thought maybe you can chip in. btw, how much oil chould be on your dipstick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagcars26 Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 btw, how much oil chould be on your dipstick? about this I-------I much. clic me\/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moviemadness Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 he'll definitely feel that headache tomorrow. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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