power steering additave?

[tobaccogrower]

do they make such a thing? when i go to vermont it's usally -1 degrees or less when i leave. my power steering pump screames and vibrates my whole truck for several minutes apon startup. any ideas from you guy's in the colder climates?..... james

 

[Steve Campbell]

A number of us have changed to synthetic (Valvoline in my case) with noticeable noise reduction in cold climate.

 

[illflem]

Synthetic Valvoline is the way to go. It's compatible with the OEM fluid so there is no need to drain every last drop in a change. Just suck out the PS reservoir with a turkey baster and add the Valvoline several times with any amount of driving in-between suck outs till you have used up a quart. Will quiet things down and set you back $6.