Infin1ty

Alright heres the issue. I have a 99 ES, about a month ago I noticed a strange noise coming from the engine compartment when I would turn the wheel, and every day my power steering was getting worse and worse, eventually I found out that I extremely low on Power Steering fluid, and that was what was causing the problem. Anyways I picked up a bottle of the max life power steering fluid with Stop Leak in it, just in case there was a small leak somewhere.

So come today I was just doing some routine checking under the hood, and I noticed that my power steering fluid was back down to the Min line for Cold again. Luckily I caught it this time before it started to cause any problems, and I filled it back to to Hot Max.

What do you guys think could be causing the problem? I've checked and I can not see any leaks anywhere, so its not leaking out. Is it possible that my car is burning the power steering fluid, and if so, what could be causing it?

llcoolpass

Well you bought that fluid for the labeling, first off, just stick the dexron mercon stuff in [aka ATF] from the transmission fluid section [read owner's manual]. it's cheaper. it is 100% the correct thing, just get over yourself about it being called 'transmission fluid.' Especially dont stick stuff with ''stop leak' additives, in there.

Second, if you are 100% sure none of the fluid is leaking out of the lines, then the fluid is filling up inside the inner tierod bellows [the boots that protect the steering rack]. This is from worn out power steering rack. Usually.

JSM1284

There is nowhere it could be burning the fluid to. Check around the power steering pump and lines for leaks. Also, it could be leaking internally in the rack & pinion, but holding the fluid in the inner tie rod boots. Try popping the boots off the inner tie rods and see if fluid comes pouring out.

JSM1284

Haha, You beat me to the post llcoolpass! Argh!!!

RXGS

iTrader: (2)

hate to be that guy, but over the past few months, seems as if you have had a lot of problems with your es lol