What is most likely causing my power steering fluid to leak?

Question

The leak is coming from the bottom of the car. It is clean around the pump, the filling resevior, and near the engine.

Answer 1

if the leak is near the windshield but underneith

it could be from the pressure or return line running to the powersteering rack

usually it is a pressure or return hose...

but the rack itself can also leak sometimes...

Paul

Answer 2

put the car up on jack stands first then crawl underneath and look at all the lines and fittings for signs of leaking, if none found then check the rack and pinion to see if there are any leaks coming from it. usually the leak is from a line were it has been rubbing against part of the vehicles undercarriage, such being the case remove the line in question and replace with a new one, you can use plastic tie wraps to secure the new line so it will not rub against the undercarriage again.

another way to help pinpoint were the leak is ,is to place a clean sheet of card board under the car for a night, the next morning remove the card board and look for the spot were the fluid is and there's your leak revert to going to the parts store and buying a new part and repairing the leak.

Good luck

Answer 3

Most times it a hose. Sometimes it the rack and pinion as mentioned. You need to get it up on jack stands and look. Also, you can let it sit over some cardboard and run, turn the wheels some and back up. You may get a general idea where to look from where it leak on the cardboard.

Answer 4

steering box sector seal or the seals on the rack