automatic transmission fluid change and squeeky full lock steering

[pogilau]

hi there,

i have a 1997 march 1.3 auto. i am just wondering when should i change the ATF of the auto gearbox? and another question is when the steering in full-lock, it came up with some squeeky noice, does anyonw know why and would it be costly to repair? thanks a lot

 

[frank]

hi pogilau :grinning:
you would change the atf depending on condition/colour, and its probably just belt squeal when the pump is at full chat (on full lock) if its excessive you should tighten the belt

 

[flash22]

the atf should be a dark red, if its brown or got black flecks in it get it changed best way is to get a auto box place to flush it with there machine, as just draining it and topping it up only changes about 40% of the atf (most of the aft is in the convertor and fluid ways)

As for the power steering it will be noisy at full lock its just the way mech PS is. as above make sure the belt is tight and the fluid is at the right level