My MINI started making a nasty squeak on hard turns this morning. It was pretty cold when I left this morning, so I thought maybe it was related to be the cold. It squeaked again when I turned into my parking place at work this morning, though.

Is this something to be alarmed about? Is my power steering going out this soon?!?!?! I only have about 5,000 miles on it.

 

So, I went out to check the PS fluid. The resevoir is about half-full and the car is cold. I didn't see a dip-stick or anything to check the level. The cap was on very loose, so I hand-tightened it a bit more. There wasn't any evidence of a leak anywhere. The outside of the reservoir looked clean, nothing under the car...

 

That may have something to do with it, but you may also find that your stut-tower mount needs to be replaced...

 

Check out these threads to see if you're having any of the same problems

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ht=strut+mount

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ht=strut+mount

You can also search NAM and may find someone has had a problem that's similar

 

I searched prior to posting. Didn't come up with much.

I'm running 15's on a MC with standard suspension, so I hope to be immune to the strut tower problems. I'm planning on putting on the CravenSpeed STD's when I get a some extra cash, though, just to be extra safe.

The noise was gone as of lunchtime. I'm guessing Norton was just upset that I got him up extra early on a cold morning.

 

That could be the problem. This cracked strut mount doesn't seem to have anything to do with the mushrooming... I had the same noise and the dealer replaced my guide support (while I was under warranty).