Power St leak? what can I do?
#1
Power St leak? what can I do?
Hello all,
I got fluid leak, like 5-10 drops overnight - passenger side
color wise it's close to power steering fluid
this is what I see from under car
Is it really Power Steering fluid?
How I can repair this?
Should I look for any quick fix like Auto-RX or etc? Or replace the hose?
Thanks
I got fluid leak, like 5-10 drops overnight - passenger side
color wise it's close to power steering fluid
this is what I see from under car
Is it really Power Steering fluid?
How I can repair this?
Should I look for any quick fix like Auto-RX or etc? Or replace the hose?
Thanks
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#3
Lexus Fanatic
Could be engine oil or transmission oil or a mix. Most any degreaser in the cleaning section of your favourite store will work, spray it down wait a bit then hit it with the pressure washer (don't get too close to the various components). As for access that looks a lot better than some cars I've worked on, BTW the most common PS hose failure is the "high pressure hose" take a look on Rockauto to see what it looks like.
To diagnose first do your cleaning, let dry for a bit then start the engine and watch.
To diagnose first do your cleaning, let dry for a bit then start the engine and watch.
#4
thanks for prompt reply.
I checked oil and PS fluid levels - oil is stable at top dot, but PS is at MIN level, so I thought that one for PS leak instead of Engine oil
I'll check for AT fluid, but it's red color, so I didn't check at all.
I checked oil and PS fluid levels - oil is stable at top dot, but PS is at MIN level, so I thought that one for PS leak instead of Engine oil
I'll check for AT fluid, but it's red color, so I didn't check at all.
#5
Lexus Fanatic
When I said transmission fluid I'm talking about the ATF in the power steering system, which uses transmission fluid.
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where I saw PS leaks
in blue that I see it collects
in red that I saw PS leaks when wheels were in complete left or right position, while engine was running
looks like seal doesn't hold the fluid under pressure
what are my options?
1. replace with like Prestone Power Steering Fluid Plus Stop Leak https://www.walmart.com/ip/Prestone-...32-oz/20746454
2. get pump seal kit and replace seals
3. just add "stop leak"
4. etc
thanks
#7
I plan to add dye to PS tank and use UV light to search for where it's leaking
all are so tight that isn't easy to see
from hood I didn't see anything
under engine I can't go up much to clean hoses
how did you detect leak position?
all are so tight that isn't easy to see
from hood I didn't see anything
under engine I can't go up much to clean hoses
how did you detect leak position?
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in blue that I see it collects
in red that I saw PS leaks when wheels were in complete left or right position, while engine was running
looks like seal doesn't hold the fluid under pressure
what are my options?
1. replace with like Prestone Power Steering Fluid Plus Stop Leak https://www.walmart.com/ip/Prestone-...32-oz/20746454
2. get pump seal kit and replace seals
3. just add "stop leak"
4. etc
thanks
in blue that I see it collects
in red that I saw PS leaks when wheels were in complete left or right position, while engine was running
looks like seal doesn't hold the fluid under pressure
what are my options?
1. replace with like Prestone Power Steering Fluid Plus Stop Leak https://www.walmart.com/ip/Prestone-...32-oz/20746454
2. get pump seal kit and replace seals
3. just add "stop leak"
4. etc
thanks
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