Power Steering Leaking inside the car

MoeGalvez · 2 Weeks Ago

Hi everyone, I have a problem with my Civic LX 2002, a few weeks back the power steering fluid is leaking inside the driver side of the car, the carpet is getting ruined and there is fluid in the engine, but I can't find the leak. Any help is going to be greatly appreciated, before the dealer squeezes me.

Thanks

Moe

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gearbox · 2 Weeks Ago

one of the hi pressure hoses prolly just tore. usually you can get em at the auto store for $30, but you gotta figure out where the leak is first.

greeen01civic4d · 2 Weeks Ago

dude thats almost not possible, u would have a gigantic mess in the bay too, how do u kno its ps fluid?

CraigW · 2 Weeks Ago

I would suspect a problem with the rack & pinion assembly. There is a round flange portion on the firewall that is leading into the steering column. It is most likely leaking internally and pushing fluid into the cabin.

MoeGalvez · 2 Weeks Ago

There is no way to get oil inside the car, it is not coolant because it is oily and dark, transmission fluid it is imposible, so the only dark and oily fluid in the car is PS, besides when you lift the car in the front the power steering fluid tank gets emptied for no reason whatsoever, it just gets empty in front of your eyes (you can actually see the tank going lower and lower until it's gone.

MoeGalvez · 2 Weeks Ago

I saw a lot of fluid in the engine, mostly by the boots, so I could be that the problem, I am going to check it today and let you know. Thanks for your help.

CraigW · 2 Weeks Ago

That is a lot of fluid !! It has to be dripping somewhere under the car if it is leaking under the hood.

MoeGalvez · 2 Weeks Ago

Yes, it does, it has been dripping for quite some time. Didn't know what it was until it came inside the car.

CraigW · 2 Weeks Ago

At each opening in the front wheel wells are the 2 ends of the rack & pinion, Is there any fluid at either of those 2 ends ??

Is the dripping anywhere near the firewall ??

MoeGalvez · 2 Weeks Ago

Going to check, will let you know

CraigW · 2 Weeks Ago

Here is a drawing, It is the only place I can imagine that any fluid can be getting inside. The round end of the flange is on the engine side of the firewall. It seems I remember reading of people having fluids leaking inside the car in this fashion ( other than coolant, rain water & evaporator drain water)

MoeGalvez · 2 Weeks Ago

Thanks a lot!