Leaf
Well-Known Member
I've been having power steering problems for several weeks now.Inever did as advised -being told to put some transmission fluid in the container to help puff up the seal to help stop the leak.
Instead, I've just been adding power steering fluid.
This morning I had to run to work to drop of my medical leave paperwork. After that I stopped by the bank and post office.
On my way home I stopped by a shop to have the car looked at since it was being a bear again. I normally put half a bottle of fluid in on my way and then after I get home (from work) - daily.
When the guy at the shop looked at the car he thought I may have a hose leak. I started the car and tried to turn the wheel - it wouldnt go easily. He uncapped the power steering tank and it was empty. He put the rest of my fluid in - I started it and moved the steering wheel.
He "flipped out" and made me look at the hose myself while he turned the steering wheel.
Ok, so I have a major spraying leak. HUGE.
I still have a ton of stuff to do today but he wouldnt let me have my car back. He made someone from the shop drive me home and they're going to replace the hose this afternoon or tomorrow morning.
I asked about duct tape because *I have things to do today* and he acted like I was a complete moron considering my car could "burst into flames at any given moment if the fluid gets onto the exhaust considering ITS MORE FLAMMABLE THAN OIL!!
Ok, ok he wins.
Now I'm stuck at home with no car, no idea of what prices may be and no idea if I'll have the car back today or tomorrow.
:whatever
Instead, I've just been adding power steering fluid.
This morning I had to run to work to drop of my medical leave paperwork. After that I stopped by the bank and post office.
On my way home I stopped by a shop to have the car looked at since it was being a bear again. I normally put half a bottle of fluid in on my way and then after I get home (from work) - daily.
When the guy at the shop looked at the car he thought I may have a hose leak. I started the car and tried to turn the wheel - it wouldnt go easily. He uncapped the power steering tank and it was empty. He put the rest of my fluid in - I started it and moved the steering wheel.
He "flipped out" and made me look at the hose myself while he turned the steering wheel.
Ok, so I have a major spraying leak. HUGE.
I still have a ton of stuff to do today but he wouldnt let me have my car back. He made someone from the shop drive me home and they're going to replace the hose this afternoon or tomorrow morning.
I asked about duct tape because *I have things to do today* and he acted like I was a complete moron considering my car could "burst into flames at any given moment if the fluid gets onto the exhaust considering ITS MORE FLAMMABLE THAN OIL!!
Ok, ok he wins.
Now I'm stuck at home with no car, no idea of what prices may be and no idea if I'll have the car back today or tomorrow.
:whatever