Draining sound

[protzler]

Hello.

I am fixing up a 93 after it has been sitting for around 3 1/2 years. I put on a new steering box, power steering lines, and power steering pump. I don't know much anything about fords (or american cars for that matter...which is a shame...but I'm learnin' ). My question is, is that when I start the vehicle, and run it for awhile, then turn it off, when I stick my head underneath the hood, I hear a sound that sounds like water going down a sink. It happens once or twice, then stops. I checked everything for leaks, and there are none.

Any thoughts? Also, whats the amount of power steering fluid to put in a bone dry explorer? I've put in a quart already!

Thanks!

- Paul

 

[mrboyle]

Most likely what your hearing is the oil inside the engine draining back down into the oil pan.

 

[danlong]

Another thing, our trucks use Mercon ATF in the power steering system, not PS fluid.