power steering fluid

2004 KIA SORENTO
250,000 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CROUCHJO
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I am taking my car in to the shop tomorrow to have the power steering fluid hose replaced. Almost all of the fluid has leaked out. I have to drive it about 12-15 miles to the shop and it is very hard to turn and control. Would it help to add some power steering fluid in it before I drive it to the shop to make it a little easier to control/turn?
Jun 2, 2020 at 7:48 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If it is that low on fluid and you drive it that far, chances are you will damage the pump. I would fill the pump with fluid before driving it unless the leak is extreme. If it is extreme, have it towed.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Joe
Jun 2, 2020 at 8:16 PM