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kristina koe Posted on Oct 26, 2010
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Oil leaking out of engine, overheating, loss of power steering

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Hi Koe, Most older cars do eventually develop oil leeks, typically/Hopefully its just the rocker-cover gasket that needs replacing. Check the colour and viscosity of the oil in your sump via the dip-stick, its good to change your oil and oil filter every 10,000 klm. Top your engine oil up to the full line on the Dip stick if its low, check your water level in the radiator, the water should be free of oil/dirt and put some antifreeze in, this will help protect your engine and keep the car running cooler, Top up your power steering fluid if it is low, This may fix all the immediate issues, after you replace all the fluids and filters, just run her at an stationary idle (no load on the engine) till she gets warm, take note if your fan is working, also check your belts!! You might find that its not even there! this would make the car over heat and the power steering pump wont work without it. all the best. Ian

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