leaking power steering fluid

2000 NISSAN MAXIMA
225,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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FLISAII
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my car started leaking power steering fluid and I put fluid in and it last a week and a half and i leaked out again. I also hear a roaring noise when I accelerate on the side wear the powering steering tank
Jun 24, 2008 at 10:45 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi flisaii,

Check where the leaking is coming from.

The screeching noise should be from the beltings.
Jun 29, 2008 at 1:03 AM
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RICH311
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Hey, guys-

I have a 2000 maxima that had a flat this morning. I took it in to get patched, and when they put it up on the rack noticed the tire was basically torn up of from uneven wear on the inside. Probably due to the way out of whack alignment the car had.

The thing is that I took it in to be aligned a few months ago, but didn't feel like the shop had done anything when I left. :x

Well today, I also saw it was leaking power steering fluid as well. Not gushing, but leaking. I have two questions:

1. Do I have to replace the whole steering rack to get rid of the leak?
2. Could this leak have been caused by the poor alignment like the tire wear was?


Thanks!
rich311
Aug 17, 2019 at 5:22 PM (Merged)
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LOVESCARS
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I would check date of alignment and miles.
How have the other tires worn in conjunction?
any time you have an alignment done always ask for a copy of the print out sheet showing exactly the spec's for your alignment and where your car falls.
Anything is possible but proving the alignment was the cause of tire wear and pS leak is another battle that why the above questions were asked
Aug 17, 2019 at 5:22 PM (Merged)
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RICH311
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Thanks for the info, Pud.
Aug 17, 2019 at 5:22 PM (Merged)
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DIEGO
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Nissan Maxima GLE 1995 200K V6. The power steering reservoir it drains out after a month or so. I keep filing it up. I check the hoses but I am not able to find anything. Any other place I should check?
Aug 17, 2019 at 5:22 PM (Merged)
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DABR
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Hello, I have a manual transmissioned Nissan Maxima QX 2liters 1996 that has gone around 50000 miles. Last month I am experiencing a noise while turning steering wheel within ca 5-10 minutes after starting the car. The noise exceeds when there is more pressure on the wheels (higher speeds) or when the engine goes on higher rpm. I also need to put more effort in turning the steering wheel so I suppose it can be a power steering problem.

Can it be any other problem (like transmission or some damage on the front axel as someone describes under the topic "Justified expense.")

Can somebody please tell me what can be done?
Aug 17, 2019 at 5:22 PM (Merged)