2000 Pontiac Bonneville i think i have a leak in the power

2000 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
110,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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FONZIRAMOS2007
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it happened a month a ago where i would have to put a bottle of power steering in the car every week it is getting to the point where i have to put in two bottles a week. i have tried to put in power steering that clogs leaks but none of them have worked. What could it be and around how much would it cost to fix it
May 17, 2010 at 6:50 PM
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[quote:776f014be0="fonziramos2007"]Steering problem
2000 Pontiac Bonneville 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 110000 miles

it happened a month a ago where i would have to put a bottle of power steering in the car every week it is getting to the point where i have to put in two bottles a week. i have tried to put in power steering that clogs leaks but none of them have worked. What could it be and around how much would it cost to fix it[/quote:776f014be0]
could you tell me where the fluid is comming from or post a picture of where its leaking from.let me know.
May 17, 2010 at 6:56 PM
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I need to know what model you have like se etc.Also i need to know if one of your hoses is leaking or the rack and pion etc or a picture of whats leaking so i can help you.let me know.
May 17, 2010 at 9:54 PM
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after taking it to the mechanic again it was the rack and pinion and the power steering pump which is going to cost me around 500 to 600 bucks to repair it.
Jun 25, 2010 at 2:54 PM
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Glad to hear you got it figured replacing the rack and pion and power steering pump is a expensive repair.
Jun 25, 2010 at 7:35 PM
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