wassup guys so i was wondering if i have a leak on the top part of the hose and my powersteering fluid is low can it be more then just the hose i have to fix or is it just the hose ?

 

most likely just the hose

http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...hose-02-a.html

pretty common issue

lots of people swear by oem, i'm using aftermarket and can't hear any of the noise most complain about.

 

You got lucky, non Oem P.S hoses from my experience on Z's and Maxima's which is a lot usually lead to P.S noises!

 

Just replaced my ps pump, after I cleaned up everything and drove a little I notice the high pressure hose was a little wet, so that could have been my issue from the start. I'm going to consider using a non oem hose.

 

i at least knew there might be an issue before deciding to go the cheap route, it worked out ok

 

cant disagree with you. i just replaced my power steering hose and it always kinda sounds like it has no fluid. im thinking about replacing it with oem. i hate that noise.

 

This has happened to both my maxima's. First my 2002 and now my 2001. It's a super common issue especially once you're over 120k. I replaced my hose with the powercraft hose from advance auto parts for $120 bucks. Everything works fine and on mine there is no power steering noise at all.

 

OEM is the way to go.

 

Go OEM or GO Home!!!!!! The reason why our P/s high pressure hose fails is because Nissan reduced the size of our p/s oil cooler compared to that of the 4th gen! The 4th Gen should fit or you could always go with a Permacool p/s cooler!

 

ok so lets say i need to drive with the issue like that how long would i be able to drive until something else gets messed up??

 

i drove with mine bad for a little while but only short trips, checked my fluid level every time i got in and topped off as needed. i imagine if it goes dry and you keep on it you'll end up replacing your ps pump as well.

 

My 2002 also had the problem. It deteriorated quite fast because of the high pressure fluid. From the time I realized the leak because of the steering noise, to the time I had to add fluid every time I drove back and forth to work was about 2 weeks. It cost me $360 to have it replaced at an independent garage.

 

We have PS coolors?!
thx.

 

Nope.

 

I wouldn't drive with the leak too long. If the hose fails suddenly you will have to detail your engine because there will be p/s fluid everywhere.

 

I replaced mine with one from rockauto and did not have any problems, but maybe I was just lucky. Good luck OP.

 

please provide a picture of the suspected failing hose. I also have a PS leak but have not been able to find the source.

 

Which hose did you get? I see there are 4 or 5 choices...