02-28-2014, 07:41 AM | #1 |
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What could this leaking fluid be?
Long story short, went to leave for work, car was running fine, tried turning the wheel, and I itwwouldn't turn. Got out, saw big brown puddle. I am assuming it's power steering fluid, but I'm no expert. It'sunder warrenty, so Im not to concerned, just want to know what it is.
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02-28-2014, 08:05 AM | #2 |
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Assuming that it is in fact from your car, (I mean did you check under the hood for drips?) it is most likely power steering fluid. Check the reservoir as well to see if it is low or empty.
Only fluids you have are engine oil, tranny fluid (if an auto,) power steering fluid, antifreeze, clutch fluid (if a manual), and brake fluid.
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02-28-2014, 08:32 AM | #3 |
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Powersteering fluid.
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02-28-2014, 08:55 AM | #4 |
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Its definitely from my car, and I had no check engine lights when I turned it on. Like I said, Only the wheel wouldn't turn. could the reservoir have cracked because of the cold?
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02-28-2014, 08:57 AM | #5 |
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Possibly, but unlikely. It is proabably a fitting or hose.
Check the Power steering reservoir. Is it low or empty? If not check your brake fluid reservoir.
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02-28-2014, 09:01 AM | #6 |
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02-28-2014, 09:27 AM | #7 |
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Possibly.
the hoses are rubber so they tend to wear out faster than the reservoirs. The fluid appears to have a reddish tint to it, which would lead me to believe it is Power steering fluid, or possibly tranny fluid, but as you said the wheel wouldn't turn, so it is almost guaranteed to be power steering fluid.
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02-28-2014, 09:32 AM | #8 |
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How cold has it been there in MI?
Last year when it got -28*F here, my power steering hose came loose. There's a TSB on the fluid used. Here's someone else that had a similar issue. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=273366
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02-28-2014, 10:37 AM | #9 |
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My power steering hose went early this winter. If I remember correctly it was an issue known to happen.
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02-28-2014, 10:45 AM | #10 | |
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Looks like power steering fluid to me also.
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02-28-2014, 11:06 AM | #11 |
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looks like a power steering hose ruptured.
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02-28-2014, 11:09 AM | #12 |
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This, or the coupling separated. On the SS cars, the PS cooler hoses are right above the puddle in your photo. There are metal couplings that use a clip to hold them together. If the LT is the same, could be an issue there.
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02-28-2014, 11:20 AM | #13 |
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o well call the dealer they will come and pick it up
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