93celicaconv
Sounds like you have several concerns wrapped into this single thread.
Before worrying about the type of power steering fluid currently in your system, tell me more about the stiff steering.
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Is it stiff all the time, at all steering wheel positions? Or does it only become stiff at only a couple of steering positions?
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The steering is stiff all the time, from lock to lock.
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Here is a suggestion - jack the car up from underneath the engine crossmember (you will see a location to put your floor jack lift on) to get the wheels off the ground. When elevated, turn the ignition to the "ON" position (to unlock your steering column), but do not turn the engine on. Then slowly turn the steering wheel to far left, then far right, then back and forth again. Is the effort needed to turn the steering wheel uniform across the entire travel, or does it get noticeably harder in a few spots?
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I'll do this test and see if it makes a difference. Thanks. I plan on flushing the power steering system to get the current fluid out (which is the wrong type) and put in the proper fluid. Hopefully this will fix the problem. will post back with the results.
JOET/CAMRY