Leaking Powersteering fluid
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There are a few possibilties for leaks. Rack and Pinion, power steering pump, hoses. Have you noticed any wet spots around any of the components? Or is it driping on the ground? There really isn't to many places for it to leak from.
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Any spots on your driveway after you park?
You're going to have to get under the vehicle and look for leaks.
Brian's right too, make sure you put the correct fluid in, 98 4runners use ATF in there!
You're going to have to get under the vehicle and look for leaks.
Brian's right too, make sure you put the correct fluid in, 98 4runners use ATF in there!
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small puddle on the garage floor... I can see a small drip coming down...however, cant see where it is coming from. If I were to guess I would say the drip is right under the ps resovoir. Btw: never put anything in it until today... used regular ps fluid. Oops... guess that will have to come out. Are there hoses that could be leaking or could it be the ps seals? My steering has become real difficult and noisey. My check engine lite has also been on for about a week or so. Just havent had time to bring it to the dealer.
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Went to check my PS reservoir on my 85 when I first got it. It was low. Put in PS fluid since I assumed that is what went in there. Leaked about a week later...discovered I should have filled it up with ATF...I had to replace the seals in the PS pump as that is where it leaked. The two fluids just don't play well together if the seals were used to one and then you hit them with the other..especially going from ATF to PS fluid.
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yeah I made this mistake as well, I was leaking maybe a silver dollar sized spot then threw regular power fluid in, yeah lets just say paper towels hold liquid better.
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anybody know what fluid a 96 takes? i am leaking like crazy from a truck I just bought... The guy i bought it form topped it off with PS so i could take it for a test drive
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my dad just put PS fluid in mine, What should I do, suck it out and replace with ATF? Or just start searching for a new pump (I think I need one anyways)
Mostly I dont want to hurt the rack.
Mostly I dont want to hurt the rack.
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