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Anonymous Posted on Jul 13, 2014

Power steering oil over flow

Power steering fluid keeps over flowing what could be the problem is it the pump? or a line

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The line may be clogged

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I would replace the cap first then the reservoir if it still leaks
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  • Posted on Oct 31, 2009

SOURCE: my power steering in my 01 pt cruiser started

probably have a clog somewhere in the sytem maybe in the rack. the fluid has to circulate. if the rack is messed up or something is binding it can create alot of pressure and cause the fluid to back up. there is also a recall on the high pressure hose maybe you should look into that if you already havent. they came out with an updated hose that is better.

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SOURCE: loosing power stering fluid /looks like its coming

its on the top of engine .check where the lines come in to the power steering pump all cars has them

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SOURCE: loud noise and shaking steering column finally

bad power steering pump.

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