Have a whirring noise when turning the steering wheel this is both stationery and moving, thought it could be the pump noise comes from under the bonnet?

Is the car safe to drive?

I've also noticed the fluid level is below the min mark, would this make any difference?

Andy

The sound is probably the steering servo pump straining to pressurise with reduced fluid.

I'd bang more in as a matter of urgency.

May also be a good idea to find someone to check for airlocks.

Edited March 10, 201214 yr by Stoney871

I think he means power steering fluid but the same applies top it up as soon as possible and if it doesn't disappear have it bled through to remove any air

I think he means power steering fluid but the same applies top it up as soon as possible and if it doesn't disappear have it bled through to remove any air

Yeah, sorry, you're right.

Crossed purposes there.

I meant the steering fluid reservoir.

Been a long day.

Edited post - Better? :)

Thanks Stoney871 and Sambooka for your replies,

I'm on my way this morning to get some fluid,

How do I get the air out the system?   Is this a job I can do?

Andy

How do I get the air out the system? Is this a job I can do?

someone told me that you could do this by opening the lid of the reservoir and turn from lock to lock to expel the air

but im not sure if he was kidding :S

Top it up then take the lid of the res and turn lock to lock a few times