Tech, my winter beater still has a fluid leak in the steering system. The auto is under warranty and so IT WILL BE FIXED, but I have had it in twice. First the hoses were replaced. Then the resovoir was replaced. I truly use the auto as a winter beater and so it sits outside in the snow at home and at the airport. I cannot get under it to "look" for a leak but I am supposing the rack must have poor seals. What is your best guess? I would like to go back to the dealer with a "suggestion". I swear, the dealer is going to let me go another two years and then when the warranty is out they will find the expensive cause!
Reg.

 

It could be the steering rack or the hose leaking again.If they used the factory clamp on the hose it could be leaking again.If you open the hood and look at the hose by the resivor you can see if it is leaking there.

 

Nope. It is not leaking topside. By the same token, it is not a drip! I do not have a "puddle" in the drive. However, when it is driven about 200 miles....................the steering begins to whine and I know that it is thirsty and needs a fill. By the way, and for nice to know information, I ditched the summer tyres that the auto came equiped with and replaced them with 215 55 16 Continental Conti CH-95s. Absolutely night and day! No more wandering on the high way and excellent snow traction.
reg

 

Cool about the tires.Yes then the rack might be leaking and the air from driving might be pushing it back onto the car.

 

Well Tech.......................I now have a power steering pump! If I continue with a lean, the ONLY thing left to replace is the rack! I'll let you know if I continue to lose fluid...................meanwhile, I am not taking my can of fluid out of the trunk!
reg.

 

Sounds good keep me posted.

 

Well what is interesting is that unless I am mistaken, the pump is topside right above the alternator. There has never been oil anywhere topside...............you can eat off the engine. I have a feeling that the rack has issues but I will let you know if the pump was the culprit. Are you getting a little wet there in Florida???
reg

 

Yes we are getting tons wet down here.Sometimes the pump will leak and run down the front of the engine.It is hard to see it leaking.If you looked from underneath you might be able to see it.