Power Steering Fluid

[Rocca]

Getting a groaning noise when I turn the steering will and a slight whirring noise when driving - had a similar sound in a Nissan I had a while back. I assume its the Power Steering Fluid level, but there is no indication of the current level or the correct amount to top up. the small dip stick has a 1 mark for cold and 1 for hot... anyone know what the correct level is or if actually this is likely to be the problem.

Thanks

R

[Rocca]

Its an R Reg LS400 by the way

[Malc]

Well, if u can't see the current level in the reservoir then it will be EMPTY !

Suggest you just top it up until you reach the COLD level and see how it goes over the next few days.

Malc

[SteveLS400]

Getting a groaning noise when I turn the steering will and a slight whirring noise when driving - had a similar sound in a Nissan I had a while back. I assume its the Power Steering Fluid level, but there is no indication of the current level or the correct amount to top up. the small dip stick has a 1 mark for cold and 1 for hot... anyone know what the correct level is or if actually this is likely to be the problem.

Thanks

R

Hi. It does sound like low PAS. Those marks on the dipstick are correct - just top up to the appropriate mark. If its very low, the reservoir will have bubbles in it immediately after turning the wheels a couple of turns.

Is there any evidence of fluid leaking?