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  • Dec 7, 2010, 06:46 AM
    ITstudent2006
    2004 Pontiac Sunfire making weird noise at startup!
    Since it's gotten cold my work car makes a high pitched screetch when I start it but then it's all good!

    Any ideas?
  • Dec 7, 2010, 07:07 AM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    . Ensure the belts are properly adjusted. They may be straining the power steering/alternator bearings too much. If the serpentine belt has over 80,000 miles on it, get it replaced.

    . Power steering pump. Try partially changing the power steering fluid. I use a pump from a bottle of Curel hand lotion. Do it again a few weeks later. I recommend full synthetic power steering fluid, especially for cold winter mornings:

    AMSOIL Synthetic Power Steering Fluid

    Don't overfill the reservoir--note the fill marks on the dipstick. If the problem persists, the pump may need replacing.

    You want to also use full synthetic engine oil:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...ml#post2162069

    Oil pressure builds 7 times faster in cold weather.

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