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IGH · 23rd January 2020, 16:55

Hi

Bit of advice from the wise wizards of all things Rover on here please.

Had new pads and discs fitted to my 75 2.5 V6 03 plate (53,000 on the clock). Went to pick up the car and had a whining noise when turning the wheel on either lock.

Popped the bonnet, the mechanic came out and went straight for the power steering reservoir, took off the cap and the fluid was frothy.

He topped up the PAS fluid and said that when fitting the pads and discs the steering would have been moved to full lock on each side and if the fluid was low air could have got into the system.

Suggested I drove it home, park up for the night and to check the level again in the morning which I will do.

It did quieten down on the drive home still a little noise but a vast improvement.

Slightly cheesed off as it must have been making the noise when they drove it off the ramps and they didn't say anything!!

Its been serviced regularly, the last time about 4-5 months ago.

Anything I should look out for? I cant see any obvious leaks.

I have no idea if the fluid has ever been changed, so (assuming its OK in the morning) would that be worth doing?

As ever comments welcomed.

Cheers

23rd January 2020, 16:55	#1
IGH Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Guildford Posts: 174 Thanks: 129 Thanked 48 Times in 21 Posts	Frothy Power Steering Fluid Hi Bit of advice from the wise wizards of all things Rover on here please. Had new pads and discs fitted to my 75 2.5 V6 03 plate (53,000 on the clock). Went to pick up the car and had a whining noise when turning the wheel on either lock. Popped the bonnet, the mechanic came out and went straight for the power steering reservoir, took off the cap and the fluid was frothy. He topped up the PAS fluid and said that when fitting the pads and discs the steering would have been moved to full lock on each side and if the fluid was low air could have got into the system. Suggested I drove it home, park up for the night and to check the level again in the morning which I will do. It did quieten down on the drive home still a little noise but a vast improvement. Slightly cheesed off as it must have been making the noise when they drove it off the ramps and they didn't say anything!! Its been serviced regularly, the last time about 4-5 months ago. Anything I should look out for? I cant see any obvious leaks. I have no idea if the fluid has ever been changed, so (assuming its OK in the morning) would that be worth doing? As ever comments welcomed. Cheers Last edited by IGH; 28th January 2020 at 13:14..