why is my hydraulic fluid leaking?

1999 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
148,000 MILES
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KIRKHALE
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I bought the car from a dealer about 2 weeks ago and notice a bad noise when i turned my steering wheel I looked under the hood and hydraulic fluid was everywhere even on top of the hydraulic fluid container I checked the levels of the hydraulic fluid and it was a little bit over the min amount needed level mark. I have no clue what it could but i don't think it has to do with lack of hydraulic fluid
Apr 23, 2012 at 5:51 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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If ou only bought it from the dealer as a used car isnt there still a used car warranty on it?
Apr 23, 2012 at 6:00 PM
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KIRKHALE
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It was an as is sell no warranty
Apr 23, 2012 at 6:05 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Oh ok so is it power steering fluid that is all over?
Apr 23, 2012 at 6:41 PM
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KIRKHALE
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Yes
Apr 23, 2012 at 6:42 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Your best bet then would do clean up all the fluid add power steering leak dye and look for the leak with dye light.Unless its a big enough leak to see then just clean up the fluid and start i up and see where its leaking from.Sounds like it shouldnt be hard to find.
Apr 23, 2012 at 9:45 PM
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KIRKHALE
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Right on
Apr 23, 2012 at 9:47 PM
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Keep me posted on what you find.
Apr 23, 2012 at 9:53 PM