Q: Power steering

asked by on November 16, 2016

My power steering is messed up. I can't tell if its the pump though. I noticed that it makes a loud whinning noise when I turn. Not all the time though. The car has to be running for a while. Ill check the fluid level and it will be down. Not all the way but more down. The one time I went to refill and after I did it all bubble and came back up so the it overflowed. Also my power steering will go out. If u can give me advise and point in the right direction that would be appreciated. I think it might be the pump but I want to makr sure

My car has 109000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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