2000 Grand Am Power Steering Fluid leaking

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BCANAL99
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I've noticed that the power steering fluid ran out and it made a weird sound. I quickly added power steering and all is going good, except when I park the car in an uphill position. That's when it will leak, if it's in a straight position for hours there is no leak. Should I use the "Stop Leaking" fluid or should I just go in a check that out immediately? Do you know how much something like this would cost?

Thank you.
Dec 5, 2006 at 8:01 AM
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Might as well try it, but it probably wont work because the leak is big enough for you to have run out. it's probably leaking from a connection in the rear of the pump because of when it leaks. A cracked pump would be $60 give or take, a hose might be more because it would have to come from a dealer. probably 250(max) for the job at a shop. but if that stuff works, ripper. And don't worry about damage cause you already did that by running low. The only consideration is if that stuff could hurt you rack and pinion.
Dec 5, 2006 at 8:18 PM
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I've taking it in and I'm waiting for the results, how would I know if I damaged the rack an pinion? Would the steering wheel be tough to turn?
Dec 6, 2006 at 7:59 AM
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you wouldn't most likely don't even worry. I just said the stop leak additive might
Dec 6, 2006 at 11:54 PM