96 ford Taurus GL wagon

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Asked by Nick Apr 10, 2018 at 06:11 AM

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I had accidentally stared my car while changing my
power steering fluid now it won't stop screaming.
Did I just mess up the pump or is it just because
there could be air trapped inside or maybe
something else?

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Did any of the fluid gushed out and got on the engine belts. If the "screaming" happens when the engine idles or you accelerate, the belts are slipping and making the noise. If this is the case, with engine idling, pour some water on the belts, this usually stops the noise. If air is trapped in the pump lines, I would suction out all the fluid and replace it. I don't think that the pump is damaged, but one never knows not being able to see the car.

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I did put Preston power steering fluid plus stop leak by mistake but immediately went and got the correct fluid and did my fluid change again. Could the Preston ps fluid have ruined my pump that quickly. Also my car calls for mercon v ATF.

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Frankly, I don't know that the stop leak can damage the pump but, if the "screaming" is still present I think it is time for you to have the car checked by a mechanic.

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Running the pump dry could have damaged it.

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Alrighty then thank you very much I'm on my way to a mechanic now.

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I appreciate it you all have been a big help I will probably have more questions about other things. Have a good day everyone.

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