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Thread: I noticed my power steering fluid leak...

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    My son is a mechanic & he said to use the DEXRON-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. From what I understand, the fluids are essentially the same but the ATF may have some harsher detergents in it. It could actually make the leak worse.

    I'd probably schlep some LUCAS in it for a while to see if that helps with the leak. I've run it before without any problems (not in the VX though).
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    The Lucas will slow it down but not stop it. I need to replace my hose also. The start to leak at the fitting. I may just do both while I'm at it so I don't have to mass with it for a long time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tom4bren View Post
    I'd probably schlep some LUCAS in it for a while to see if that helps with the leak. I've run it before without any problems (not in the VX though).
    That was the first thing I tried. As you can see, it didn't quite work out

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