May 9, 20241 yr I noticed that I have power steering fluid leaking. I am wanting to change the reservoir as it looks like that might be the issue. I've never changed it so just wondering if anyone has any tips. Or is it really just a simple job.
May 9, 20241 yr Is that the one with the plastic reservoir on the side? Those rarely leak. It's more likely the rubber hoses have gone brittle and are leaking at the clamps. Check the hoses first, likely need to change those out only.
May 10, 20241 yr Author I see I will have time this weekend to take things apart. Hopefully it’ll be a simple fix either way. Thanks!
May 10, 20241 yr Good luck! Don't pull off the hose though if you don't have a replacement onhand. If it's already brittle, it'll leak even more or worse it'll break apart at the clamp area.
May 10, 20241 yr Author Okay gotcha I’ll be sure to keep that in mind. By chance do you know what the hoses would be called? From my knowledge , there’s a high pressure hose and a low pressure hose
May 10, 20241 yr It's unlikely the high pressure, that's a pipe from the steering hose that only turns into a hose somewhere behind the engine. If that one even leaks a little you'll lose all power steering within an hour, it's like 200psi. There's two low pressure hoses, one comes back from the steering rack and into the reservoir, unlikely leak. The other one goes from the reservoir back into the pump and is all rubber, that's probably the culprit. I don't know what the name is... it's the "really squiggly one".
May 10, 20241 yr Author I see what you’re saying. There’s a thicker rubber house towards the front of the reservoir and then a thinner one towards the back. I took these pics before work. I believe the thicker one is the culprit and the one you’re talking about. I really appreciate the insight !! Let’s see how tomorrow goes 😮💨
May 10, 20241 yr Yes the one that runs along the radiator is the culprit, but you could get both of them considering it's a 20 year old car now.
May 10, 20241 yr Author Yeah that’s what I was thinking as well. Hey thanks again man I really appreciate it!
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