[phil-l]

Yes, check things on your system. But I discovered that my '00 power steering quiets down with fresh fluid. I use Mobil 1 synthetic ATF for my system (as always: Verify proper fluid spec in your owner's manual).

My change method: Disconnect the return line from the reservoir. Plug the reservoir fitting (don't make a mess!). I use a short piece of clear tubing on the end of the return line (so I can see what's going on), which is attached to a piece of hose that leads to my waste oil container. Have an assistant start the car - and try to pour fresh fluid into the reservoir at about the same rate as it's being pumped through the system and into the waste oil container. Watching the clear tubing section helps you see when air bubbles start to show up in the system. After pumping about 2 quarts of fluid through - and out - of the system this way (again, watch the clear tubing section to see when the fluid color looks fresh), I put everything back together again, top off the system, and run it for a few minutes to work out any air bubbles.