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Old 04-28-2009
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power steering sound on 4.0 ohv

it seems like most 4.0 ohv's have whining power steering. is this normal?
 
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any ford has is change the fliud in the pump a few times it helps but will never go away
 
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alright, yeah it seems like it goes away after i drive for a half hour or so,
 
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Synthetic ATF

Some say add Lucas PS stuff

Some say add "some" Limited Slip Differential friction modifier

Mine is quiet(er) with synthetic. I sucked out the old, added new, drove, repeat until I used up a full quart. Maybe 3 or 4 go arounds. There are other ways, I'm lazy.

I've seen a mod where the pump is replaced with a "Saginaw" pump.
 
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thanks man
 
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currently have lucas in mine but may give synthetic a try
 
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synthetic atf?
 
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