lucas power steering stop leak, has anyone used it?
#1
lucas power steering stop leak, has anyone used it?
i got a small leak coming from the hose were its crimped its a slow leak, instead of having it replaced thinking bout using the lucas stop leak to see if it seals it.
#3
Sounds like you have the common high pressure PS hose leak. The maxima uses ATF as PS fluid, so I wouldn't recommend using an off-the-shelf stop leak product that isn't meant to mix with ATF.
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...hose-02-a.html
http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...hose-02-a.html
#4
Leaking power steering hoses at the crimp are a somewhat common problem for Nissan. If you happen to get the leak to stop by using an additive, it won't last. Bite the bullet and replace the hose.
#7
Basically if the leak is coming from the high pressure line, it wont work. Most of these stop leak formulas are designed to swell up any gaskets or O-rings that might be old, deteriorated, hardened, or cracked. Which doesnt work in most cases.
#8
I was poking around under my driver's side wheel-well the other day, and noticed that power-steering "junction" just above the rack is leaking -- or at LEAST covered in a greasy fluid.
Didn't LOOK like PS Fluid (i'm using Amosil Synthetic) but it was covering the surrounding areas, to be sure.![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
I haven't noticed any appreciable loss of FLuid in the Reservoir, which leads to me to think it could be something else....but what?!![bawling](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/bawling.gif)
It seemed more like gear lube than PSFluid.
Weird.
gr
Didn't LOOK like PS Fluid (i'm using Amosil Synthetic) but it was covering the surrounding areas, to be sure.
![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
I haven't noticed any appreciable loss of FLuid in the Reservoir, which leads to me to think it could be something else....but what?!
![bawling](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/bawling.gif)
It seemed more like gear lube than PSFluid.
Weird.
gr
#11
Instead of getting a used one from the junkyard for $40, get a new one for $80.17 shipped.
http://www.amazon.com/Edelmann-92037.../dp/B000IY3KUK
http://www.amazon.com/Edelmann-92037.../dp/B000IY3KUK
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You shoulda went new on that hose as you never know about the one off of that I30, it may be ready to leak as well...... New one you will have a warranty at least and that part is not a fun part to change!
#14
im also having trouble with the power steering pressure line. will the the Edelmann 92037 fit my 03 maxima???
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/com...au_pf_dp_chart
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/com...au_pf_dp_chart
#15
I had that problem on my old ride that is RIPieces..
what has happened when I added stop leak, in really cold winter day I started the car up and i heard a BOOM!! under my hood so I look under to see my power steering pump blown out and Lucas all over my hood/engine. I was pissed. Never using that stuff again, but I'm almost certain that it was due to the very cold weather temps.
![Frown](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
#16
any help gusy i really need to fix this problem. will that pressure line work its says it fits a 2002 maxima? will it fit my 03
im also having trouble with the power steering pressure line. will the the Edelmann 92037 fit my 03 maxima???
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/com...au_pf_dp_chart
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/com...au_pf_dp_chart
#18
#19
lucas works well but not for your high pressure hose i replaced mine with a used one also but i did do some research before and remember reading something about some infiniti engines being similar but i dont exactly remeber if it was the i30 but i does fit
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