Powersteering fluid MIA...

[Slacker]

So, apparently my power steering fluid has lately been "vanashing". I know that it doesn't really disappear, I'm just saying that because it doesn't form a puddle under the car, it just goes bone dry. I'm assuming it's an internal leak.

Any ideas on how to find out where it's leaking/burning?

[I stole grandma's cutty]

try replacing with power steering fluid that also fixes leaks. I had a similar problem that i fixed doing this

[Slacker]

You mean the ones you see at Auto-Zone that say "Power Steering fluid now with "Advanced Stop Leak""?

I always wondered if those things were more damaging to the car... I guess at this point in the game it couldn't hurt. :)

[I stole grandma's cutty]

yes, exactly. yeah I used it on my car in July and it has at least slowed it down enough so that I havent had to add any to this point. I havent had any problems since then so I wouldnt worry too much.

[Slacker]

Awesome. Next time it runs down (Which should be in a week or so seeing that I just threw some fluid in yesterday) I'll give it a try.

Thanks!

[I stole grandma's cutty]

some of them actually "guarantee" to stop the leak so I guess even if it dosent stop the leak you can get your money back

[Tuddi]

Great. I had been wondering if there wasn't such a thing on the market. Either as an additive, or ready to pour in hydro fluid.

Can it also be used in the automatic tranny?

[CieraSL92]

Yeah they do make transmission stop leak, but in my opinion I don't trust putting anything but transmission fluid in it. That goes double for a sealant.