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Question:  1984 Mercedes 380SE  mileage: 240,000.  When I start the car in the mornings, the power steering whines loudly, the noise dies down as the engine warms up. But it is getting progressively worse each day.  There is nothing in the owner’s manual about where the intake is for power steering fluid.  It just keeps referring to (ATF) Auto Trans fluid is used.  Does the ATF intake double for the power steering as well.  I topped up the ATF this made the gear change smoother but did nothing for the power steering noise.  Can you help please?

Answer:  The power steering fluid (ATF) must be added to the power steering pump.  On top of the pump is a large round cap.  Remove the cap to add the fluid.

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