Power steering fluid leak?

I appreciate the kind words. Looks like the new pump ranges from $75-$150 and the labor is about an hour so depending on the door rate, it should be around $250-300. They more than likely will charge a diagnostic charge as well because they want to figure it out on their own rather than taking your or my word for it so that will add a little to it but you will be in that ball park.

As for hurting anything, the pump aerating will not cause any issues. However, if it is leaking then the oil can cause the belt to slip (which is probably what your noise is) but it won't hurt any other steering components as long as you don't run out of fluid.

Let me know if you need anything else and I will be happy to help.

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The amount is really based on the product. When you say stop leak, I think of radiator products. What product do you have and are there directions on the bottle?

As far as how long it will last, it may not even work. It is all based on what is causing the leak. Can you tell me where you see if leaking from?

Thanks,
Joe

If it is something you unsure of doing I would take it to a professional. If not you can purchase a repair manual for the job

The best way to approach this is clean off all the old fluid, top off the fluid, get the vehicle up on a lift, start the engine and turn the steering wheel all the way in one direction until the steering wheel is against the steering stop and lightly press against that steering stop, which will raise the pressure. Then look for the very first drop of fluid.