2005 Mazda 6 Repair Question
Topics covered: Noise, Steering, Ball joint.
Mileage: 110,000 miles.
Mileage: 110,000 miles.
Asked on January 13, 2013
Mazda 6 Noise Problem
Growling noise when steering at low speeds
Answer
Replied on January 14, 2013
Have you checked power steering fluid? It sounds like it may be low.
Replied on January 15, 2013
That was my first thought but fluid level is fine.
This is a video of how it sounds.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNxqeO6NAEk&feature=player_embedded
Replied on January 15, 2013
I listened to the video. It almost sounds like a ball joint or something that needs grease. Is there any resistance in the steering?
Replied on January 17, 2013
It's the lower control arm bushing. They looked dry so I sprayed them with WD40 and the noise stopped for a day. Came back the next day but only a litte bit. Today no noise at all. Guess I'll be looking for parts.
Thanks much for replying to my post. Duck tape and WD40 will cure almost any problem. :)
Replied on January 17, 2013
Glad you found it.