Power steering noise when I turn the steering wheel?

ASHLEIGHJ990

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2009 NISSAN MAXIMA
3.5L
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
154,000 MILES

I cranked my car up this morning to let it warm up before work. It was making a really loud whining noise. I checked the power steering fluid, and it was empty. I filled the power steering fluid reservoir up and turned the steering wheel to let it flow through the lines. The noise stopped, but it is still making the noise when I turn the steering wheel, only not as loud. The power steering pump was just replaced a month ago. What could be the issue now?

Thursday, October 24th, 2024 AT 6:15 AM

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KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
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There is still air in the system which will dissipate out over the next few days. But the fluid being low is telling us there is a leak so that will be an issue, also when the pump was replaced did, they do a power steering system flush? I would use a flashlight to find the leak and do a flush.

This video will show you how?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mcs3lmu4Wkw

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Thursday, October 24th, 2024 AT 10:53 AM