Power Steering Questions

[Highlander]

I have an intermittent "growl" that I believe is coming from the power steering. Is there a PS resevoir anywhere that I can check the fluid level? The pump was replaced under warranty about 2 years ago.

TIA,

Graeme

[trygve]

I have an intermittent "growl" that I believe is coming from the power steering. Is there a PS resevoir anywhere that I can check the fluid level? The pump was replaced under warranty about 2 years ago.

TIA,

Graeme

The growling noise is symptomatic of low PS fluid level (and likely a leak, perhaps a slow one). To top it up, take off the engine cover and you'll see the filler cap at the very front in the center. Be careful to only add an ounce or two at a time before re-checking the dipstick, because the dipstick is short (it may appear "dry" with a small loss, which can be enough to start the growling). I belive the entire PS system capacity is about 1L.

--Trygve

[Highlander]

Thanks Trygve, my fluid is indeed low. Interestingly, I can find no evidence of a leak anywhere. I had a new engine installed last year (thanks Porsche!) and it looks as clean as the day it was put in. Up by the steering rack is equally dry - curious.

Graeme