Leaking Power Steering Fluid
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Hi everyone, I'm not overly mechanical, but I like to try to do my own repairs when it is possible and reasonable. 2008 4R Sport V8, I noticed last week the power steering reservoir was empty so I filled it up. I then noticed a day or two later it was empty again. I filled it up, parked it on some blacktop and within a few hours noticed the leak (see pic). Whether it's actually leaking from the driver's side or is running down somewhere I am not sure. Two questions:
1. Any typical troubleshooting or repairs that I should try and are they do-able by me in my driveway with basic tools? 2. I had the timing belt service done a few weeks ago by a trusted independent shop, there's a strong chance the PS fluid has been leaking forever and I just didn't notice, but is there any plausible chance the leak was caused by the timing belt service? Thank you! |
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1. Coincidence. It just happened to start leaking a short while after their repair. 2. They disturbed it; loosened a line or something and caused it to begin leaking. 3. It was leaking before you ever took it there. If this turns out to be the case I think I'd be more upset with them than if they accidentally caused it. That's because they didn't bother to tell me about it and give me the option to have it fixed while the car was there. And if I was the shop owner I'd be mad at my employees if they lost a potential sale like that. (I'm a former shop owner) |
It could also be transmission fluid. Take it back. No such thing as coincidences after having a repair shop work on your car.
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I like your front mounted hitch....what kind of stuff are you moving with it?
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I just replaced the low pressure line. It was about $30. Toughest part was getting my seized skid plate off. Pop the hood and look down and trace the thinner line off the ps reservoir and then try to get underneath. It to see where it’s all wet. Also make sure everything is snug, if they removed stuff to get to your timing belt, something may have not been placed back securely.
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--- Thank you everyone for all the feedback, I am going to stop in personally to the shop tomorrow and talk with them about it. Rather have them take a look first. As someone mentioned, not with any tone or sense of entitlement that they broke it or need to fix it. Rather have them diagnose, and then we'll go from there. |
That plow setup is very cool!
Please update this thread with your findings. The PS steel lines rust like crazy on these and many have had to replace the high pressure line because they eventually leak. If it’s either one, you should just have them replace both so you don’t have to go through this again. |
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If it is indeed the P/S pump, how important is it that it is OEM? I normally stick to OEM, but if OEM is denso or another brand in a toyota box marked up 20% I would rather specify that. Thanks! |
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Minor update, don't have the official invoice so I can't provide any additional detail since parts won't be in until tomorrow. BUT...
1 P/S line was rusted through and leaking 2x transmission lines were rusted through and leaking This makes sense since my P/S reservoir was depleting, but at the same time, when I touched the fluid on the blacktop it was red-ish in color. There is significant rust under the vehicle, so this didn't surprise me at all. I asked them to take a very good look at the other lines because I would like to replace others at the same time if necessary. They took a second look and said while others had rust, they didn't think they were beyond 50%, so they would not recommend spending the money now but they can keep an eye on them over time. They said other shops may tell me to replace them all, but if it was their own vehicle, they would only replace the 3 total lines right now. Rough #s were about $180 for all 3 lines, then $100ish for labor. Planning for the work to be done on Wednesday when the parts are in, so we'll see what evolves! |
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Unless our sensitive myopic mechanic would like to disagree again. 😂 |
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