- 87 Camry: Power Steering Fluid leaking - safe to drive ?
- Posted by techtrainer
Hi Folks --
87 Camry - 230K miles - 4 cyinder
Power Steering fluid keeps leaking in my 87 Camry. At this time, the
reservoir is completely empty ..
Steering feels fine .. from a cold start when I turn, it does not
retract back well. Once the car is running
it feels fine with no noticeable lag.
My question is ... is it safe to drive the car with power steering
fluid gone ? I am hoping to avoid putting
more money where it is not critical.
Thx
- Posted by mack
"techtrainer" <techtrainer61@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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I'm far from an expert on such matters, but yes, you can do damage to the
power steering and to yourself when your car is uncontrollable in the near
future. Is there something that stops you from replenishing the reservoir?
Or replacing the leaking part? At the very least, you must replenish the
reservoir before driving more.
If cost is a factor, the cost will be a LOT greater when your power steering
fails.
- Posted by JM
"techtrainer" <techtrainer61@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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At the very least keep filling the ressrvoir.
How long does it take to empty it.
Johnny UK.
- Posted by johngdole@hotmail.com
No it's not safe, get it fixed. W/O power assist (pump) you already
need a lot more effort in steering. My concern is if lack of
lubrication causes the rack seizes up then you're in real big trouble,
not to mention the drivers next to you.
How about checking junkyards and see what kind of a deal you can get?
Or try www.carparts.com www.pickapart.com.
While I always believe a beat up old car is just a beat up old car, a
rebuilt rack with lifetime replacement warranty is about $150 + an
alignment (~$60-70 on a good Hunter alignment machine). That's only 3
tanks of gas. :) :) :)
On Jun 27, 2:08*pm, techtrainer <techtraine...@yahoo.com> wrote:
- Posted by mack
<johngdole@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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No it's not safe, get it fixed. W/O power assist (pump) you already
need a lot more effort in steering. My concern is if lack of
lubrication causes the rack seizes up then you're in real big trouble,
not to mention the drivers next to you.
How about checking junkyards and see what kind of a deal you can get?
Or try www.carparts.com www.pickapart.com.
While I always believe a beat up old car is just a beat up old car, a
rebuilt rack with lifetime replacement warranty is about $150 + an
alignment (~$60-70 on a good Hunter alignment machine). That's only 3
tanks of gas. :) :) :)
Three tanks? try TWO tanks. : - (
- Posted by johngdole@hotmail.com
Yeah I hear you. Oil is nearing $150/barrel as predicted, and some are
already talking >$200. Parts catalogs show some Camrys run on natrual
gas, so for some a retrofit may be an option.
On Jun 28, 12:04*am, "mack" <macke...@dslextreme.com> wrote:
- Posted by techtrainer
On Jun 28, 7:06 pm, johngd...@hotmail.com wrote:
Thanks .. all of you (mack, JM, johngd) .. I did not realize this
could create a potential hazard. I have filled up the reservoir and
will get this leak fixed soon.
