February 3, 20206 yr So I have a slow leak in my power steering system somewhere. It's wet around the pump. I have only topped it off an ounce or 2 in the last year. I have a 2005 Legacy Wgn with 191 K miles on it . Not replacing anything right now . I want to try this AT-205 stop leak and it uses 1.5 OZ per quart of fluid in system . They say the average is using 3 OZ. which is a 2 QT. system.
February 3, 20206 yr For now, try a bottle of Trans-X. It is made for Auto trans and Power Steering. Just top it off with it and add when needed. Even Walmart has it. Get a pump from a junk yard or you can get a seal kit to rebuild yours. I learned about Trans-X here and it worked wonders on our 97 RHD.
February 4, 20206 yr I don't know the volume, and I won't help you put snake oil in your system. Don't do it. Fix it right, or keep topping it off. A couple ounces in a year is not worth causing more damage by pouring syrup in there.
February 5, 20206 yr On 2/3/2020 at 6:27 AM, SubeeTed said: I want to try this AT-205 stop leak and it uses 1.5 OZ per quart of fluid in system . Don't. As a design engineer for an OEM, I can tell you that we have analyzed those types of additives and they will end up doing more harm than good. On 2/3/2020 at 3:40 PM, Rampage said: For now, try a bottle of Trans-X. It is made for Auto trans and Power Steering. Just top it off with it and add when needed. Even Walmart has it. Get a pump from a junk yard or you can get a seal kit to rebuild yours. I learned about Trans-X here and it worked wonders on our 97 RHD. The best advice from this post is to source a spare pump that you can install or rebuild. If the pump/lines/rack from the donor car aren't coated in PS fluid, you can just install the replacement pump. On 2/4/2020 at 7:53 AM, Numbchux said: I don't know the volume, and I won't help you put snake oil in your system. Don't do it. Fix it right, or keep topping it off. A couple ounces in a year is not worth causing more damage by pouring syrup in there. I agree with Numbchux, just keep adding ATF or replace it with a used pump. I would also suggest putting a wrench on all the hose unions and clamps on the hydraulic system to make sure the leak isn't something that just needs a little tightening.
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