[kk2002s]

Keep an eye out front of the car and back of the car for fluid leakage.
The steering rack could be leaking or the power steering/reservoir/hoses could be leaking
Don't wait for the noise as then thing have gone to far and the $$$ to fix go way up
When ever I do anything fluid related I put news paper down under the car parked in my garage as an drip indicator until I'm sure things are dry

I have to ask. 3 years of ownership, have you ever gone into the engine compartment before or have you always had a mechanic service things?

There's not much in the engine compartment that needs servicing except steering fluid and Air filter but it's good to look around to see if something out of place

Pentosin CHF 11 S is $$$ I was a bit low so I tracked down a can @$25. Took so little to bring it to level now I have 99% of a can. just sitting there. Well it is good for Floor jacks