power steering leak
Asked by Petey Mar 06, 2024 at 09:58 PM about the 1995 Toyota Avalon 4 Dr XL Sedan
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
what happens is when i top it off it stops whining for bout a month then it starts
again.So do you think its a rotted hose the reservoir or the whole unit needs
changing?If the whole thing needs changing what do i need to change as far as
parts?
3 Answers
Sounds it should be obvious what is leaking, if you have doubts then get some dye from your parts store, run it a while the have it black lighted and that will show you what is leaking. This old it could be anything from a leaking hose to the steering assembly.
beatupchevy answered 8 months ago
Probably one of the rusted out metal lines that run to the rack & pinion ,
Without seeing the vehicle in person it's impossible to know. But, I assume, power steering fluid isn't spraying out all over the place. So it's on the return side of the system, not the pressure side. Hope that helps! Jim