![]() A seal or leaky hose can be easy and fairly inexpensive to fix. It depends where the leak is coming from that would determine cost/difficulty to correct. If it leaks faster than that you should consider getting the leak fix or you could have to replace the whole system. You should check it at least every other tank (and the motor oil too), if it uses fluid faster than that you should check it every time yo get gas (every 300 miles or so). If the leak is not too bad, than yes it is much cheaper and easier just to add fluid every once in a while. ![]() It is a simple matter to check and top off the PS fluid (with autotrans fluid), But NEVER LET IT GO DRY!!! If it runs dry it will permanently ruin the pump very fast. Your mechanic should be able to show you what to check. NOTE that Toy recommends ATF DEXRON or DEXRON II - not just "PS fluid." There are products available with "stop leak" additives, but I have no experience with them - perhaps others have inputs on this?Īlso - download the FSM available on our site. If you go for a salvage yard pump - the Tercel sedans of the vintage used the same pump, and at least the early '80s Corolla as well. Kind of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."ĭo a Search here for power steering - lots of info - Typrus even did a how-to on bleeding it a while back. Rebuilt complete units are bigga bucks - the seal kit is about USD25 +/- from various sources. I don't intend on replacing it until it croaks. Goldie's pump has been "moist" for at least the three years of my ownership - I just check it regularly, and add literally much less than a teaspoon per quarter (if you are concerned about spots, fashion a "muff" from a terrycloth towel-but watch out for the belt!). There are two fluid level marks on the stick: One for COLD fluid and one for HOT fluid.įollow the lines from the pump (next to the lower part of the radiator) to the steering rack fittings, which are below the alternator on the driver's side (or AC compressor, if so equipped). Wipe the area clean before removing the cap. It is topped by the reservoir, which has a cap and integral dipstick. If it's leaking at the pump - the pump is on the passenger side, at the bottom front of the motor.
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