leak? Does ATF/non-infiniti/nissan power steering fluid cause the fluid to leak? What should I check or what should I do to help fight this problem?

 

leaking from? ATF or PS fluids wouldn't cause it. Could be a cracked reservoir, worn seal in pump or rack, loose hose connection. You gotta find the leak then it will probably be obvious what is causing it.

 

Most of the time it leaks where the suction side (low pressure) hose meets the power steering pump.

 

Frequently turning the steering wheel all way to the right/left until stop could damage the pump and might cause leaking.

 

My ps hoses were leaking simply because the rubber hoses took a set and were no longer being held tight by the clamps. I moved the clamps slightly and retightened them and the leaks are now gone.

Also, leaks can occur at the power steering rack boots if the rack seals are bad.

Dave

 

could be leaking on the power steering cooler lines