97 Sable using lots of power steering fluid

1997 MERCURY SABLE
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Have 97 Merc Sable 137K miles. (Don't know engine size...it's a S/W, GL..v6 I guess) Have notice a loud noise when power steering fluid is low. Have refilled the fluid w/ the stop leak, but is still using quite a bit of ps fluid. Haven't noticed any leaks under car. What could cause this? How much $$$ should that cost to repair?
Aug 16, 2007 at 7:21 PM
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Maybe the rack & pinion leaking? See if the black boots are swollen up like 2 footballs.
Usually a couple of hundred bucks for a rebuilt rack plus labor....
Aug 17, 2007 at 10:02 PM