Something is leaking from somewhere (photo)

[Claud]

Originally Posted By: RichardS
Originally Posted By: Claud
Originally Posted By: RichardS
I don’t lose a noticeable amount of motor oil or PS fluid in between oil changes, and I empty/refill the PS reservoir with each oil change.


Why do you do that?.

Claud.


Basically what Trav said.

Over the course of a week after first getting the car, I did drain/fills till I had exchanged 200% of the systems capacity.

So now, it’s just a 6-8oz change as a layered on piece of mind so I don’t have to try flushing the entire system again.


OK, fair comment. I will say my wifes 2005 Peugeot has never had the PS oil changed in 250k+ miles and still works just fine. It's an electronic system so I dare say the pump is under load for less time than back in the day, but the steering is just fine.

Claud.

 

[RichardS]

Trav,
Perfect, thank you! I appreciate your sharing of knowledge.

Claud,
Frankly, im sure I could drive this car until the frame rotted out with the factory PS fluid without having to make a mechanical, fluid related repair. It’s just something that makes me feel better about my maintenance regimen.