Accidently poured brake fluid in power steering reservoir

SOURCE: Nothing in my manual about

there should be a res on the pump or on the fender just follow the hose to it the check and make sure its full but it sounds like it could be a belt

SOURCE: do it yourself brake and power steering fluid flushing/change

As you are bleeding the brakes, start w/the furthest line (right rear), have someone add fluid at the same time. Do right rear, left rear, right front, left front until the fluid runs clear. Power steering, disconnect the low pressure hose to drain the canister. Refill with fluid. Repeat procedure, until fluid is clean.

SOURCE: power steering fluid blowing all over engine compartment

somewhere there is a air leak on the suction side of the pump.  Try tightening the clamps and connections.

SOURCE: power steering fluid leak 1995 V6 Camry sedan

k,
"The leak" is probably not the pump. A closer inspect might reveal a bad hose, hose fitting or worse yet the "rack" has a bad seal. Who ever diagnosed the leak did not look close enough to verify the source of the leak. The washer story sounds suspect too.

I would take a small inspection mirror ( 1" or so in diameter), and look with a focused flahlite on exactly the drips of power sterring fluid are cming from. Some reputabile shops have a UV dye and use a black light to trace,,, but a good sarp eye and searching will spot the source leak.

Then you need to take the hose or part to the NAPA , or your choice parts store and save the money a shop or dealer would charge...

good luck jerzil

Greg Bernett

• 2993 Answers
• Posted on Jun 19, 2009

SOURCE: Where is the Power steering Fluid located?

This is what it looks like:


THERE IS NO CAP TO FILL IT LIKE NORMAL POWER STEERING SYSTEMS. IT HAS TO BE SERVICED FROM THE INLET HOSE.

1. Fill pump with hydraulic fluid through intake line. Turn the pulley/shaft by hand until fluid comes out of pressure port.