Power steering fluid issue

juzueta

Recruit
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May 16, 2010
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My steering was difficult during my first run out this season. I checked the fluid and it looks like a strawberry milkshake. What would cause this and what is the fix?

I have a 97 Four Winns Horizon with Volvo Penta 3.0L.

Thanks.
 

zbnutcase

Commander
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Sep 19, 2009
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Re: Power steering fluid issue

Thats because theres water in the fluid, usually from a leaking fluid cooler.
 

YeboGogo

Seaman
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Apr 25, 2010
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Re: Power steering fluid issue

What color is it usually ? I cant even remember. Just normal ATF Red?
 

mkast

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Re: Power steering fluid issue

What would cause this and what is the fix?

Water froze in the power steering cooler, cracked the housing, now water is entering the power steering system.
Remove the cooler, test it. Replace if necessary.
 
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