1998 Dodge Stratus Smoking

RENESALCEDO

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1998 DODGE STRATUS

1998 Dodge Stratus Automatic

Well my dodge stratus started smoking one day and I don't know what it is. My car still runs and it doesn't over heat. I think my power steering fluid is leaking but I cant find were it goes. The smoke is coming from behind the engine. Now every time I turn it makes a sound. How do I fix this?

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MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

Top up the power steering and get the car into you mechanic for him to inspect any leaks from the steering system, I feel that the smoke I power steering oil burning on the exhaust, the noise on turning will be low oil in the pump.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Sunday, September 5th, 2010 AT 11:50 PM

MSBRENDAB

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I've been havng the same problem with my car, I've had the head gasket replaced and the Oil pan gasket replaced W/ oil change, and still smokes. My car runs fine and no noticible leak under car, fluid levels are good, I'm stumped. But when I was resurching I found out that there is a recall for the high presure powersteering hose and I have an appointment to get that fixed for free by my local dodge dealership in morning. Think you should go to mydodge. Com click for owners then enter VIN u may have a recall to just wondering what was the smoke from?

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Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 AT 5:19 AM