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Power steering fluid

Tiny
CROUCHJO
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  • 2004 KIA SORENTO
  • 3.5L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 250,000 MILES
I am taking my car in to the shop tomorrow to have the power steering fluid hose replaced. Almost all of the fluid has leaked out. I have to drive it about 12-15 miles to the shop and it is very hard to turn and control. Would it help to add some power steering fluid in it before I drive it to the shop to make it a little easier to control/turn?
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Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020 AT 7:48 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If it is that low on fluid and you drive it that far, chances are you will damage the pump. I would fill the pump with fluid before driving it unless the leak is extreme. If it is extreme, have it towed.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Joe
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Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020 AT 8:16 PM

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