Power Steering Fluid

**altec** · October 7th, 2003 10:38 PM

My sedona has 3,800 kms pa lang. Pero twice na ako nag refill sa power steering fluid ko kasi umabot ng minimum level. Had it checked wala naman tulo. Called up the Kia agent that sold me the car and wala pang feedback. Is this normal?

**rodski** · October 8th, 2003 12:08 PM

Altec

Mine is a 2001 Carnival and we both have the same engine. My power steering fluid has the same level ever since I got it. There is definitely a problem with your power steering system.

A normal power steering level will move from full to a slightly lower level when your engine is running. However, when you check your fluid level with the engine off (normally in the morning) it should be in the full level.

**benchph1** · October 8th, 2003 12:33 PM

altec,

also had the same problem regarding the ps fluid level reaching minimum. definitely there's a leak somewhere. the sources of possible leak are:

1. rack & pinion (oil seals)
2. power steering high pressure hose (crimping of hose)

under warranty pa naman carnival mo. dalhin mo na kagad

**mazdamazda** · October 8th, 2003 01:59 PM

altec...

after parking your car for the night, place some newspaper sheets on the floor underneath your engine...

in the morning, check if there are leaks... power steering fluid is somewhat colored red...

p.s. moving this thread to the workshop...

**OTEP** · October 8th, 2003 04:35 PM

Did you guys turn the wheels while checking it? A leaking P/S system will rarely leak if you don't move the steering wheel so the system will have pressure.

**altec** · October 8th, 2003 11:30 PM

Ok. Will bring it to the shop on friday. There is no tulo sa garahe ko,maybe as otep said it won't leak kung walang pressure. Will try to switch on the car and leave it in the garage for a few minutes while turning the wheel. Yung cup holder din sa left captain's chair nag misalign din so sabay ko na rin. Will keep you posted.