{"id":117087,"date":"2024-08-28T23:29:05","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T06:29:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=117087"},"modified":"2024-12-18T03:53:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T11:53:01","slug":"why-is-my-vehicles-power-steering-fluid-foaming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/why-is-my-vehicles-power-steering-fluid-foaming\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is My Vehicle\u2019s Power Steering Fluid Foaming?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column117087_1a6170-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column117087_1a6170-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column117087_1a6170-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column117087_1a6170-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column117087_1a6170-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column117087_1a6170-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column117087_1a6170-45{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column117087_1a6170-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column117087_1a6170-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column117087_1a6170-45 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-89ae3d  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-38fbb1\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading117087_b8719a-96, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading117087_b8719a-96[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading117087_b8719a-96\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading117087_b8719a-96 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading117087_b8719a-96[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading117087_b8719a-96\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading117087_b8719a-96 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading117087_b8719a-96[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading117087_b8719a-96\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading117087_b8719a-96 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading117087_b8719a-96\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aeration is the main cause behind foaming power steering fluid. If air gets into the line, the power steering fluid pump mixes it with the power steering fluid, which causes the fluid to foam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Air can leak into the power steering fluid line through worn seals, o-rings, and hoses. It can also enter if the pump draws air into the system when the power steering fluid level is too low. Improper fluids in the system can also cause foaming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To stop power steering fluid from foaming, you&rsquo;ll need to patch any leaks and perform a full flush and fluid top-up. You can also try to bleed the power steering system of air.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While you can drive when your vehicle&rsquo;s power steering fluid isn&rsquo;t in good shape, doing so puts yourself and the power steering system in danger.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Seeing foamy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/power-steering-fluid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"power steering fluid\">power steering fluid<\/a> in your vehicle&rsquo;s power steering fluid reservoir can be alarming. After all, healthy power steering fluid should be smooth and not frothy. Let&rsquo;s look at what&rsquo;s likely causing your vehicle&rsquo;s power steering fluid to foam and what you can do about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Is My Power Steering Fluid Foamy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aeration is the main cause behind foaming power steering fluid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;ll know there&rsquo;s air in your power steering if you hear the pump whining during steering maneuvers and\/or feel jerky assist, usually in a parking lot.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column117087_13f78b-df > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column117087_13f78b-df > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column117087_13f78b-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column117087_13f78b-df > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column117087_13f78b-df > .kt-inside-inner-col > 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.kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column117087_886e83-53 kb-section-dir-horizontal kb-section-md-dir-horizontal inner-column-1 pro-tip-item1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image117087_98f45b-49.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image117087_98f45b-49 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:45px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image117087_98f45b-49.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image117087_98f45b-49 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image117087_98f45b-49 figure{max-width:45px;}.kb-image117087_98f45b-49 .image-is-svg, .kb-image117087_98f45b-49 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image117087_98f45b-49 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image117087_98f45b-49\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,dpr_auto,q_auto,c_pad\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/protip\/services-icon\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column117087_f94b5b-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column117087_f94b5b-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column117087_f94b5b-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column117087_f94b5b-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column117087_f94b5b-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column117087_f94b5b-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column117087_f94b5b-e6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column117087_f94b5b-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column117087_f94b5b-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column117087_f94b5b-e6 inner-column-2 pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\nBelieve it or not, in some cases, the fluid can get aerated when there&rsquo;s nothing wrong with the pump and there are no leaks. But there is a bit of evaporation that happens with power steering fluid sometimes, as peculiar as that might seem, and power steering fluid can sometimes get low when there are no leaks.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-does-the-power-steering-warning-light-mean\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u46527776aceeca5e403c23206cbeb632\"><style> .u46527776aceeca5e403c23206cbeb632 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u46527776aceeca5e403c23206cbeb632:active, .u46527776aceeca5e403c23206cbeb632:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u46527776aceeca5e403c23206cbeb632 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u46527776aceeca5e403c23206cbeb632 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u46527776aceeca5e403c23206cbeb632 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u46527776aceeca5e403c23206cbeb632:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">What Does the Power Steering Warning Light Mean?<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Air mixing into the fluid causes the fluid to foam. Here are the different ways air can enter the lines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Worn Seals or O-Rings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If there are any worn seals or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/o-ring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"o-rings\">o-rings<\/a> along the power steering fluid supply line on vehicles with a remote reservoir, the power steering fluid pump will draw air into the lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The power steering pressure lines won&rsquo;t typically draw air because when the pump is working, the pressure in the lines is higher than atmospheric pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But once that air enters the power steering fluid pump reservoir for whatever reason, the pump aerates the power steering fluid simply by running, which causes foaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Low Power Steering Fluid Level<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The power steering fluid pump might pump air into the lines if your vehicle&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/low-power-steering-fluid-symptoms-causes-plus-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"power steering fluid level is too low\">power steering fluid level is too low<\/a>. Once the pump starts pumping air instead of fluid, it&rsquo;ll lead to aeration and foaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clogged Reservoir Screen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-of-clogged-reservoir-screen-1024x495.jpg\" alt=\"image of clogged reservoir screen\" class=\"wp-image-119436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-of-clogged-reservoir-screen-1024x495.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-of-clogged-reservoir-screen-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-of-clogged-reservoir-screen-768x371.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-of-clogged-reservoir-screen-150x72.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-of-clogged-reservoir-screen.jpg 1412w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There is a screen in the base of every power steering reservoir (even the pump mounted ones) that can clog and starve the pump for fluid, causing whining and aeration. To check the screen you have to get all the fluid out of the reservoir and inspect it with a light. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faulty Power Steering Fluid Hoses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Air can also enter the power steering fluid system through holes in any of the hoses along the line supplying fluid to the pump, but not carrying fluid from the pump to the steering gear or brake hydroboost unit. If there&rsquo;s a cracked, brittle, loose, or damaged hose anywhere, the air is likely getting sucked in and causing the foaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/some-reasons-why-you-may-hear-squeaking-noises-while-turning-the-steering-wheel\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"uc1c40b49af378e342a3d4175dfb70ba3\"><style> .uc1c40b49af378e342a3d4175dfb70ba3 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .uc1c40b49af378e342a3d4175dfb70ba3:active, .uc1c40b49af378e342a3d4175dfb70ba3:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .uc1c40b49af378e342a3d4175dfb70ba3 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .uc1c40b49af378e342a3d4175dfb70ba3 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .uc1c40b49af378e342a3d4175dfb70ba3 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .uc1c40b49af378e342a3d4175dfb70ba3:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Some Reasons Why You May Hear Squeaking Noises While Turning the Steering Wheel<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improper Fluid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your vehicle&rsquo;s power steering fluid is foaming, it&rsquo;s possible that your power steering fluid line isn&rsquo;t holding only power steering fluid. It&rsquo;s also possible that you filled your vehicle&rsquo;s system with a non-compatible power steering fluid. Only use your vehicle&rsquo;s manufacturer-recommended power steering fluid in its system, or you might <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/when-should-you-get-a-power-steering-line-replacement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"damage the power steering fluid lines\">damage the power steering fluid lines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foaming Power Steering Fluid Solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you figure out how to stop power steering fluid from foaming, you&rsquo;ll need to track down what&rsquo;s causing it to foam in the first place. If air&rsquo;s getting in through worn seals, o-rings, or hoses, flush the system and replace those parts before refilling the system with new fluid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also try to bleed the power steering system of air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, fill its reservoir until the &ldquo;cold&rdquo; mark. 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class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\nRaising the vehicle will prevent unnecessary stress on the front end steering parts.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Wait five seconds and then turn the steering wheel the opposite direction until it locks. Repeat this process and listen for the whining noise in the pump to subside. Check the power steering fluid levels periodically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/where-is-the-power-steering-fluid-located\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"ud4f575404131e59af2f737a53e37c2aa\"><style> .ud4f575404131e59af2f737a53e37c2aa { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .ud4f575404131e59af2f737a53e37c2aa:active, .ud4f575404131e59af2f737a53e37c2aa:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .ud4f575404131e59af2f737a53e37c2aa { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .ud4f575404131e59af2f737a53e37c2aa .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .ud4f575404131e59af2f737a53e37c2aa .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .ud4f575404131e59af2f737a53e37c2aa:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Where Is the Power Steering Fluid Located?<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If 20 cycles of the wheel from stop to stop doesn&rsquo;t remove the aeration, check the screen in the bottom of the reservoir. If the screen is clear, do the vacuum procedure shown in the following video. In rare cases the pump may need replacing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bleeding the Noise Away\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tRPjq8TAsvQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This video is based on a GM TSB written to help technicians who are bleeding stubborn air from the power steering system. Caveat: this video uses engine vacuum rather than a handheld vacuum pump as suggested by GM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can You Drive With Foaming Power Steering Fluid?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The power steering system is in place to help you steer your vehicle more easily. While you can steer without a fully functioning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-does-power-steering-work-with-example-diagrams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"power steering system\">power steering system<\/a>, it will be more difficult. Problems with your vehicle&rsquo;s power steering fluid can damage its power <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/power-steering-pump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"steering pump\">steering pump<\/a> and steering gear. That&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s best to avoid driving with foamy power steering fluid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Power steering fluid is important for keeping your vehicle easy-to-maneuver. If you notice it foaming, it&rsquo;s best to find the cause and flush the system as soon as you can. Now at least you know what causes might be behind this strange phenomenon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fixing Foaming Power Steering Fluid by Replacing Worn Auto Parts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/power-steering-seal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"seals\">seals<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/power-steering-hose-o-ring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"o-rings\">o-rings<\/a> along the power steering fluid supply lines crack or get damaged, air can enter the pump reservoir. The best way to deal with this problem is to replace worn seals and o-rings as soon as possible. It can be tricky to find quality replacements compatible with your vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, with the help of <a href=\"http:\/\/carparts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a>, finding new seals and o-rings designed to work with your car has never been easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part? You don&rsquo;t even have to take one step outside your door to get your hands on some new components. To get started, use your mobile device or computer to visit our website. Input all of your vehicle&rsquo;s details such as the year, make, model, and engine with the vehicle selector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We make it a point to get our auto parts from some of the most reliable names in the industry. With our warehouses strategically located all over the US, you&rsquo;ll receive your order in just a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&rsquo;t hold off on replacing worn seals and o-rings. Fix foaming power steering fluid now by browsing our collection of parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Seeing foamy power steering fluid in your vehicle&rsquo;s power steering fluid reservoir can be alarming. 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