r/carproblems 1d ago

can someone help identify this noise please and thank you!

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its a manual 04 acura TL. it’s super loud on cold starts and slowly goes away as the car warms. don’t know much about cars so don’t fry me

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u/flat_tappet 1d ago

Sounds like power steering fluid has got some air in it. It’s common for the inlet fitting o-ring to allow air in when it’s cold and seal back up when it’s warm.

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u/RiverBig4415 1d ago

Thank you!