Hi, I recently purchased a used honda civic 94. Whenever the car warms up, I can smell oil burning from the vents. (if the vent is on fresh air). First, I thought maybe I have an oil leak from the valve cover or head gasket. However, I took the car to a shop, and they told me that all the gaskets are fine. They said my rack/steering is leaking fluid, and that is causing the oil burning smell. Does that make sense? Should I take the car somewhere else to check again? Thanks!
2007-12-27 08:56:28 · 4 answers · asked by bar_mar_mar 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
IF the rack is leaking above the exhaust pipe - YES - it makes seance, butt some of those had a power steering hose that was loose & leaked on the exhaust pipe.
2007-12-27 09:04:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The steering rack can be leaking from the seals inside the rack boots, but also from the metal lines if rusted out or the rubber hoses. Better get an estimate so you know what it is. When the hose blows you will lose power assist and wreck the pump.
2007-12-27 09:04:33 · answer #2 · answered by thebax2006 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-27 05:46:43 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the rack is proly leaking and the oil is falling on the ehaust. Being a 94 it proly has a lot of miles and the rack is worn.
2007-12-27 09:06:37 · answer #4 · answered by Dana 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋