Power steering is getting very heavy during motorkana

[manga_blue]

Disagree on the synthetic bit, Terry, but I'll don't really want to get back into the synthetic/dyno shitfight again.

Dexron 2D was hydroscopic. I think that was the problem I had with the original Mazda P/S oil. This car has always been near the coast and after 10 years it was seriously watery. Synthetic Dexron II is not hydroscopic. In any case it's worked just fine for 8 or 9 years in my car.

[project.r.racing]

I replace it when it goes bad and brown. Visual checks are still the best identifier for finding issues.

[RileyR]

If you want a power steering cooler, I have an unused one for sale.

Additionally, if you are taking part in a lot of motorkhana events, I'd consider looking at your wheel alignment.

I've had my p/s removed on my NB, and with 8" wheels it was HEAVY! I recently had my setup changed (I don't have the details...didn't think to ask) and it is much lighter now. My guess is castor was reduced (it was maxed out previously) - that will help, but may not be great for turn in.

Ah cool! How much are you looking for it?
Had a general wheel alignment a couple of months ago, or are you suggesting changing the alignment for less understeer etc?

1996 BRG NA8

[RileyR]

Are you referring to this topic or in general?

I checked the fluid, the car is maintained well, i asked people at the khana about it.

When is it acceptable to post a question?


1996 BRG NA8

A little pedantic I know but its best to post what you've already done to try and fix the problem as it helps with others solving the issue and shows you're not posting without thinking. This is the general main gripe newbies on public forums like this, where they post expecting help when they haven't bothered to try solving the issue themselves first. (not that I think it applies in this case)

Rick

Yea thats a fair point. Definitinely next time Rick.

1996 BRG NA8

[Apu]

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