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Car care chat with John Paul - Oct. 26, 2009 at noon
 
11:45
Boston.com producer -  Post your questions now and John Paul will answer them at noon.
12:07
John Paul -  Sorry for the delay lets talk about cars. It is October and Car Care Month, Car problems anyone
12:08
[Comment From paul]
Hi- I have a 2001 ford escape, recently i have noticed a squeaking, squealing noise in the steering column. I checked the steering fluid and that was ok. any suggestions, by the way the steering seems to wok fine, it's just a very annoying sound.
12:10
John Paul -  Depending where the noise is coming from. If it makes a noise with the engine on and the car stopped it could be a belt. If it makes a noise underway it could be a brake problem. I would bring it into a garage and let them hear the noise with you
12:11
[Comment From paul]
the noise only occurs when I'm turning the wheel.
12:13
John Paul -  Could be a problem with the power steering belt. But still the best thing you can do is show your mechnaic when and how the noise happens to get it repaired properly
12:14
[Comment From paul]
thanks
12:15
John Paul -  Most batteries only have a 3-5 year life, with cold weather on its way have the battery tested before you have a problem
12:15
[Comment From John]
What do you think of the CX-9 and the Traverse, and do you recommend FWD or AWD ?
12:19
John Paul -  AWD will get you up a slippery hill better than FWD. Although keep in mind they all stop about the same. I spent a week in both cars and like the Chevy. It road well was comfortable and was a good value. The CX-9, although a good vehicle just didn't do it for me. The HID lights were constantly aiming to the point of being annoying. The ride was a little firm.
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