1998 Lexus Gs 400 "steering fluid leak smell" Questions

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...fluid level on the power steering first. Check for pink fluid leak on the ground, ==== Check the A/C system with the wheel turn to one side and APPLY ALL LOADS. Example: high beam on,A/C max,radio on ...

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steering fluid reservoir, if the fluid level in the reservoir is low, you just might have a leak in the power steering system. Power steering fluid has a very distinctive smell, it smells like a burnt

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...steering fluid leak cause burnt smell? My car recently got checked and apparently the power steering fluid has a leak as well as the transmission fluid has a leak. I don't have money to fix it right ...

...steering fluid everywhere. I don't know exactly where the power steering fluid is leaking from. I've removed the pump already and noticed a lot of fluid has collected and pooled in the empty space ...

...hard to steer Wild guess here... pin hole leak in power steering line leaked fluid on to exhaust manifold. Drained fluid caused power steering to go out. Replace power steering hydraulic

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...steering fluid leak is most likely a hose. BMWs are notorious for power steering hose leaks. On this car, replacing the power steering hose is not too hard once you get the air filter box and a few ...

...steering pump checked it is leaking or has failed and will need replaced, Smell is the power steering fluid that has leaked out onto your engine. and This is why it is hard to steer, pump has ...

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steering fluid, and antifreeze can smell as it leaks. Batteries can split and leak acid. Trans fluid can leak and smell. The main rubber belt, called a Serpetine belt, can smoke and eventually fail if

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...steering fluid.check the power steering lines closely for leak it may just be a pinhole leak.if this has rack&pinion steering check the bellows(rubber boots on either side of the rack)the fluid ...

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...STEERING FLUID. If you don't change your power steering fluid every 30,000 miles, the steering racks usually fail & cause the steering to be stiff You know you have a leak & I would hope ...

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