Loose PS fluid aprox. every 25 milles of driving. No leeks found underneth neither around the pump or hose? Used whole bottle of Stop Leek! Any suggestions?
If the Rack and Pinion is leaking ,it could be going into the rack boot,if so it WILL be a leak soon.!
The part that leaks may be under the car and only sprays the fluid out under pressure. The Power steering pump can have a line which runs to a cooling Radiator that is similar to the aluminum A/C condenser sitting in front of the radiator. The fluid is routed forward to cool and then can go through the rack and pinion steering to operate the front wheels.
There can be a flat spot in the rod that travels through the seals in the rack and pinion. Eventually it wll tear the seal and leak constantly, but for now only leaks when the rod is extended to its bad spot.
Now there also may be a pressure control switch attached somewhere to kick up the Power steering pump pressure in a tight turn to reduce steering effort. This part may be in a place away from where you are looking. Different makers place controls where they want, I usually service Ford makes, but the principles are the same.
I would ask at an Autozone or similar if there is a steering pressure switch. Otherwise the car needs to be lifted off the ground with the motor running and the steering turned lock to lock.
Now most people usually never check the Power steering fluid, so that tells me you had hard steering effort or noise when you ran low on fluid or you would not have caught it.
I do not know the full routing of the tubing and hoses on a Hundai. They may even tie in the power steering fluid with the trans cooler system and the leak could be some distance away from where you think.
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There no four wheel drive button, it's permanent AWD
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If you add fluid as you go, not letting it run dry, it will be fine, but I'm wondering how much you would need to add for that long a trip. If it runs dry, the pump can seize, but if it's only for a very brief time (say one minute?) it would probably survive. I know of people running a vehicle with a dry ps pump for a rather long time, and the pump was ok, but it's got to take some life out of it. Do you or a friend belong to AAA? If you have the extra coverage (or your friend, relative, etc) you can get it towed to the mechanic for free. Coverage is good if friend is in vehicle with you when problem occurs.
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You must use the fluid type stipulated by the vehicle manufacturer as there are different specs for different vehicles.
The specification for power steering fluid should be listed in your owners manual. You can then purchase a quality brand at that spec.
If you don't have the owners manual ring the dealer service department or parts department and they will give you the correct specification for your particular model.
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How much are you adding every 2-3 days? The fluid has to be going some were, to me it sounds like your rack and pinion is gone. I would take your vehicle into a mechanic some were that you trust and have it check out. Having it up on the hoist will be easy to fine the problem. Like I said it could be the rack or maybe there is a small hole in on of the lines. Now the price it could be from 200 - 600 depends on were you go to have it fix. Hope this helps.
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Simple. Use Neoprene washer hose Clothes washer that is . Double clamp after removing offending ruted peice with dremel cut off wheel.
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