i rear ended somebody and bent by where my power steering pump is. It leaked power steering fluid and there is a leak somewhere. I don't really care about power steering. Will I do damage to my car driving without fluid or will it just make it harder to turn.
2007-03-26 15:07:03 · 5 answers · asked by megan_grrtt 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
it will just make it hard to turn
2007-03-26 15:10:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Letting the leak go will ruin the pump. Also, you may think that it will steer like a car that didn't come with power steering when it goes out. IT WON'T! It will be much, much harder.
2007-03-26 15:19:51 · answer #2 · answered by justanoldguyfromky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless the power steering pump is completely disconnected (by removing the drive belt), you shouldn't drive it since there is danger of overheating the pump and possibly starting a fire under the hood. At the very least, you'll seize the pump. Get it fixed; you'll be glad you did!!
2007-03-26 15:12:42 · answer #3 · answered by Kiffin # 1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its like my car the power steering hose leaked down on the alternator and ruin in
2007-03-26 17:38:54 · answer #4 · answered by amanda 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it just wont ruin the pump,but it will also ruin the rack,and when it goes out,you wont be able to steer it.
2007-03-26 15:16:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋