Steering noise after long drive

[dmairspotter]

I just took about a 250 mile ride in warm weather. On returning to the garage and backing in, I noticed a fairly loud grinding sound from the front end wen turning the steering wheel. Sounds power steering related to me.

Today, with the car cold, I checked the PS fluid and it was right on the cold mark. Started the car up and turned the wheel, no noise.

I've taken some long drives in the car and never heard this noise before.

2003 S, new to me.

Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

[harryrcb]

Originally Posted by dmairspotter

I just took about a 250 mile ride in warm weather. On returning to the garage and backing in, I noticed a fairly loud grinding sound from the front end wen turning the steering wheel. Sounds power steering related to me.

Today, with the car cold, I checked the PS fluid and it was right on the cold mark. Started the car up and turned the wheel, no noise.

I've taken some long drives in the car and never heard this noise before.

2003 S, new to me.

Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

It's possible when your tires are hot and you are standing still while turning the wheel you will get an awfull noise depending on what kind of tires you have. I would not be too concerned since your fluid level is correct.