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Car wont start has power steering fluid in mufflar

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That's most likely transmission fluid because the diaphragm on your trans that changes the shift point, the vacuum line hooked to the carb is sucking trans fluid right into the engine and now it's fouled the plugs and won't start. Change the plugs, unhook the vacuum line to the tranny, plug the vacuum port and re-start the engine. You know now you have to replace the vacuum unit on the trans.

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Anonymous

  • Posted on Aug 05, 2008

SOURCE: power steering

sam is right it has EPS electronic power steering my bros 05 cobalt has that problem what u need is a steering column kit for internal motor malfunction it is a common problem on 05 chevy models

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Colin Stickland

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  • Posted on Dec 23, 2008

SOURCE: My power steering is leeking

blown a pipe ...where ??? have a look

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 09, 2009

SOURCE: Car needs power steering fluid.

there only one type of power steering flud.you can allso use tran fluid if you need to get your self out of a pinch.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 26, 2009

SOURCE: power steering fluid leeking

Hi,
Keep fluid in it so you can drive normally, though it leaks... I don't know how fast it's leaking.
You'll need to determine the leak source:
1. Leaking hose connection
2. Punctured/damaged Hose
3. Punctured/damaged power steering pump
etc.
Once identified, you can proceed with a plan for repair.
I hope this helps... Good luck!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 30, 2009

SOURCE: my power steering squeals when I first start up

youe need to replaceyour tension. it will cause this when all else is good

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