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1996 Geo Prizm power steering noise

I have filled up my power steering fluid and it is still making a loud noise when i turn the wheel. I have experienced this in the past, but the noise always stopped when I added the fluid.

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It is OK if I drive the car with the noise for 30 miles to go home - or I have to call AAA to tow my car?

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Hi:
If you have been loosing fluid for some time, and running the car with low fluid in the power steering pump, then the pump is most likely worn and causing your noise. Do you know where your leak is? You might need just a power steering hose, but no matter what, your power steering pump is the most likely cause of your noise!

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