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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Lee36328" data-source="post: 3435" data-attributes="member: 113"><p>There was a whining noise that grows louder in proportion to the rpm in my car.  Over time, it grew progressively worse.I've always thought it was simply a sound coming from the engine and that it was due for a rebuild, which I kept putting off until absolutely necessary.Yesterday, I got a comment from some friends that my engine does not sound as creamy as a 6-cylinder should (thanks a lot, Desmond!).  This really bugged me and I decided to do something about it.It sounded like it came from the alternator area.  Closer examination from my mechanic at M1 (complete with stethoscope, I swear) showed that the alternator noise was neglible.  Next, the steering pump was tested and identified as the source of the noise.  Now, that's what I pay for - experience, which avoided an unnecessary RM1k plus replacement of the alternator.  Thanks Jeff!The power steering oil was murky, which confirmed the diagnosis.  It was drained out completely and a new oil filter and new oil was put in.My steering wheel now feels wonderfully light and responsive.  The car is a lot quieter too, especially when accelerating under load - it does not whine and groan as it did before.And somehow, in the process, some wires or connection must have been moved/cleaned, because my sound system is inexplicably clearer!  The reduction in the noise level must have helped, but does not fully explain the difference...  Let's see how well the improvement holds up over the next few days of driving.  If it does, it saves me the RM1k plus for the cost of the new steering pump.Full cost for the above, less then RM300, all in, with labour.Any other power steering fluid/pump experience out there?</p></blockquote><p></p>

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