Power Steering Rack Leak

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power steering rack leakThere are many people driving around on the road today with a power steering rack leak.  Power steering rack leaks are one of those problems your car may have that it probably won’t tell you about.  Unless you drive a very new vehicle, chances are it’s unlikely that it has any sensors or diagnostics to tell you anything is wrong with your power steering system.  Other systems on your car, like your brakes and cooling system, usually have a sensor in the fluid reservoir that will illuminate a light on your dashboard letting you know the system is losing fluid.  Your power steering system most likely doesn’t have any sensor leaving you to find out your system is losing fluid the hard way.

When your power steering system loses enough fluid to empty out the power steering fluid reservoir, the power steering pump will no longer have fluid to pressurize.  With a lack of fluid pressure, your vehicle will no longer provide assistance in steering causing your steering wheel to instantly feel heavy and very difficult to turn.  This can be extremely dangerous in certain situations if your steering doesn’t react as you expect it to it can lead to poor handling and accidents.

To help avoid this sudden loss of power steering, it’s a good idea to regularly check your power steering fluid level.  You can check your power steering fluid level quickly and easily by popping your hood and finding the reservoir.  If the reservoir isn’t clear so you can check the fluid from the outside, there will be a dipstick under the cap.

rack and pinion, power steering rack leakIf you find a low power steering fluid level during a routine check then you’ve discovered a power steering fluid leak.  Most vehicles produced today use a power steering rack to assist the driver in steering.  When you turn your steering wheel it runs a small pinion gear which is engaged with the steering rack.  As the pinion gear rotates it slides the rack left or right aided by the fluid pressure from your power steering system.  As the rack shifts, it moves your tie rods which are connected to your steering knuckle which turns the front wheels of your car.

The most common power steering rack leak is a leak at the end of the steering rack where it connects to your tie rods.  This seal is exposed to extreme elements as it is located very near to the road and out near your wheels where it is exposed to extreme temperature swings, road grime and road chemicals in the winter months.  These seals are covered by accordion boots designed to keep the elements out but are subject to the same wear and tear.  A torn or missing accordion boot can often be the cause of a leaking power steering rack seal so make sure to perform an inspection of the accordion boots on your car.

Unfortunately, replacing these seals in your power steering rack is impossible so the only way to get a new seal is to replace the entire power steer rack which can be very costly.  Rather than replacing the leaking seals in your rack, restore the seals you already have to stop the leak!  BlueDevil Power Steering Stop Leak can seal the leak in your rack and pinion saving you time and money and keeping your vehicle safe to drive.

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53 responses to "Power Steering Rack Leak"

53 Comments

  1. debra a perez on January 29, 2017 at 11:33 pm

    I sure hope it works.I will be grateful customer.

    • Timothy Lemon on March 12, 2017 at 12:04 am

      I recently had a car with a leaking power steering pump. It would whine when turning, and would leave a puddle on the cardboard overnight which needed to be topped off every other day. I followed the directions for the power steering stop leak. It took about 2 days, but the leak stopped completely, and the whine went away! I am a believer in this product! You won’t be disappointed.
      Tim

      • BlueDevil Pro on March 13, 2017 at 9:44 am

        Timothy-

        That is excellent to hear! Once the product seals, it would be a permanent seal, so you should be good to go at this point. We appreciate the positive feedback!

        Thank you!

        -BDP

  2. Clete Winkelmann on July 15, 2017 at 5:20 pm

    My kids Acura 2004 TSX was diagnosed today with a slow leak in the power steering rack. It is dropping a few drops daily but not much. Initially we thought it was an oil leak but they have now found the problem. We have had the car for 3 years and never added power steering fluid but when checked today it was low. Do you think your product would work for our issue? The repair bill to replace is estimated to be $2000, parts and labor.

    • BlueDevil Pro on July 17, 2017 at 10:32 am

      Clete-

      Thank you for asking about your kid’s Acura TSX. Based on your description, the vehicle would be a great candidate for the BlueDevil Power Steering Stop Leak (http://store.gobdp.com/power-steering-stop-leak-00232/). Once the system is topped off, you will add 1/3 of the bottle into your power steering reservoir and should expect to see results after about 100-200 miles of driving.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

      • ikenna on October 23, 2018 at 3:03 am

        pleases can I get this product in lagos Nigeria

        • BlueDevil Pro on October 23, 2018 at 9:46 am

          Ikenna-

          Unfortunately, we do not currently have any distributors in Nigeria, however, the product is available for purchase on our website, https://store.gobdp.com/power-steering-stop-leak-00232/. We do ship to Nigeria. Simply complete the order checkout and enter your billing and shipping information when prompted.

          Thank you!

          -BDP

  3. klassic1 on September 26, 2017 at 11:02 am

    I have a 2002 Ford focus. I noticed I have been having a slow leak which turned major over the last month. I popped the hood and saw power steering fluid leaking but didn’t know where. Today on my way home from work, my car caught on fire! If there is damage to my accordion boot or if it’s missing, will blue devil still, help restore the problem to the leak? Also ,can blue devil help if I need a pinion rack replaced?

    • BlueDevil Pro on September 26, 2017 at 12:52 pm

      Klassic1-

      Thank you for asking about your Ford Focus. The BlueDevil Power Steering Stop Leak is intended for leaks that are seeping, or lightly dripping from the system. Typically with the product, you would expect to see results after about 100-200 miles of driving. As long as you are not losing power steering fluid too quickly, you would be a great candidate for the product.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  4. awais on November 6, 2017 at 6:00 pm

    My car is leaking whole bottle of oil a day, will your product work for me ?

    • BlueDevil Pro on November 7, 2017 at 10:00 am

      Awais-

      The BlueDevil Power Steering Stop Leak is intended for leaks that are seeping or lightly dripping from the system. Based on your description, unfortunately, it sounds like you may be losing oil a little too quickly for the product to be affective. A hard part repair may be your best option.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  5. Gershwin on November 7, 2017 at 11:45 pm

    How do I use it

    • BlueDevil Pro on November 8, 2017 at 10:31 am

      Gershwin-

      With the engine off, pour 1/3 of the BlueDevil Power Steering Stop Leak into the power steering reservoir. Once added, you would start the vehicle up drive in order to achieve results. Typically, you would start to notice results after about 100-200 miles of driving. If the leak persists, you would add the second 1/3 of the bottle and repeat the process. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any other questions.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

      • Denhere on September 10, 2018 at 10:12 am

        Is your product available in Zimbabwe?

        • BlueDevil Pro on September 10, 2018 at 11:04 am

          Denhere-

          We do not currently have any distributors in Zimbabwe, however, the product is available for purchase on our website, https://store.gobdp.com/power-steering-stop-leak-00232/. Simply follow the process for order checkout and your shipping amount would be calculated once your billing and shipping information has been entered.

          Thank you!

          -BDP

  6. Ja'Mesha Bowick on November 13, 2017 at 11:08 am

    I have an 2004 GMC Envoy XL SLT 5.3L V8.
    I have a power steering leak that has gotten worse. I purchased the vehicle used in May 2017 and it came with the leak. I’ve had it looked at several times and was told that its the Pressure Lines or the Rack and Pinion. At first it would make a whining noise once the reservoir was empty. For the pas two months its gotten worse. Everyday depending on how much I drive I have to add at least 1-1/2 quarts of power steering fluid at least twice a day. The check gages light comes on and goes back off from time to time.

    • BlueDevil Pro on November 13, 2017 at 1:21 pm

      Ja’Mesha-

      Thank you for asking about your GMC Envoy. Unfortunately, it sounds like you may be losing power steering fluid a little too quickly for the BlueDevil Power Steering Stop Leak to be affective. Typically with the product, you would start to see improvement after about 100-200 miles of driving. Based on your description, it sounds like you would be losing the product before it got a chance to seal. A hard part repair may be your best option.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  7. John Doe on January 30, 2018 at 2:33 am

    I recently got a toyota hilux and found out that the power steering fluid run out. What can i do??

    • BlueDevil Pro on January 30, 2018 at 9:32 am

      John-

      Thank you for asking about your Toyota Hilux. As long as you are not losing power steering fluid too quickly, you would be a great candidate for the BlueDevil Power Steering Stop Leak (https://store.gobdp.com/power-steering-stop-leak-00232/). You should expect to see results after about 100-200 miles of driving.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  8. claude on January 31, 2018 at 10:43 am

    i have a 2014 suburu tribeca i have a leak in the steering rack i have to top it off maybe every 4 day ..its not empty but down ,,would your blue devil work …and yes 2000.00 plus to repair ..

    • BlueDevil Pro on January 31, 2018 at 11:19 am

      Claude-

      We recommend applying 1/3 of a bottle of BlueDevil Power Steering Stop Leak to stop your fluid loss. Once added you can expect to start seeing results after approximately 100 miles of driving.

      Feel free to contact us at 888-863-0426 with any further questions.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  9. Lois on February 2, 2018 at 7:23 pm

    I just took my 2007 Toyota Matrix XR in for service and they told me that my steering rack boot is leaking. I asked them how they knew that and he said that moisture was seen outside on the boot. I am going to have my brother check this to see if this is in fact leaking. I see no oil leaks on the ground where I park my car. If my brother also finds this moisture, is using this product what I need to do? I really don’t want to pay $1300 for a leak that is only repairable by replacing the whole rack, what a waste of money.

    Is use of this product a permanent fix and can it hurt the car by doing this? Also can you tell me how it stops the leak? Just for my own info.

    Thank you
    Lois

    • BlueDevil Pro on February 5, 2018 at 9:19 am

      Lois-

      Thank you for asking about your Toyota Matrix XR. Based on your description, we would recommend using the BlueDevil Power Steering Stop Leak (https://store.gobdp.com/power-steering-stop-leak-00232/). The product works by revitalizing and reconditioning the rubber seals/gaskets in the system. Once the product seals, it would be a permanent seal. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any other questions.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  10. Curt on March 26, 2018 at 10:36 am

    I have been told my steering rack is leaking power steering fluid I filled it and drove 60 miles and it was empty again would your product work for me ?

    • BlueDevil Pro on March 26, 2018 at 10:46 am

      Curt-

      Unfortunately, it seems that you are losing power steering fluid a little too quickly for the product to be affective. Typically with the BlueDevil Power Steering Stop Leak, you would expect to see results after approximately 100-200 miles of driving. Based on your description, it sounds like you would lose the product before it got a chance to seal. A hard part repair may be your best option.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  11. Solly on April 25, 2018 at 8:22 pm

    Hi my Vw Polo 1.6 is leaking power steering fluid on both rubber boots and if I top it up it last for 2days can Ur product help to repair the seals?

    • BlueDevil Pro on April 26, 2018 at 8:44 am

      Solly-

      Thank you for asking about your Volkswagen Polo. Based on your description, we recommend using the BlueDevil Power Steering Stop Leak. You will start off by adding 1/3 of the bottle (2-3 oz.) into your power steering reservoir, and should expect to see results after approximately 100-200 miles of driving. If the leak persists, you may add another 1/3 of the bottle and continue driving as previously.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  12. Tony on May 3, 2018 at 8:47 pm

    I have a 2003 Camry XLE, past 2 months found the steering to be tight when driving. Checked power steering fluid and it was over 3/4th so took it for service today and they told me that the steering rack is leaking and needs to be replaced(quoted 1300.00). Steering wheel is very tight when making a turn and sometimes the issue vanishes.

    Will the product solve my problem here?

    • BlueDevil Pro on May 4, 2018 at 8:48 am

      Tony-

      Thank you for asking about your Toyota Camry XLE. Based on your description, you would be a great candidate for the BlueDevil Power Steering Stop Leak (https://store.gobdp.com/power-steering-stop-leak-00232/). You would start off by adding 1/3 of the bottle into your power steering reservoir and should expect to see results after approximately 100-200 miles of driving.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  13. Jon on October 14, 2018 at 12:08 am

    I have a leak from my steering rack. Ive tried 2 bottles of lucas stop leak but all thats doing is causing it to leak a bit slower due to the thicker fluid. Is it ok to use blue devil after the lucas stop leak?

    • BlueDevil Pro on October 15, 2018 at 10:14 am

      Jon-

      Based on your description, we recommend draining the power steering fluid and re-filling it with new fluid to run with the BlueDevil Power Steering Stop Leak. As long as the leak is not more than a seep or lightly dripping, you would be a good candidate for the product.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  14. Nath on October 18, 2018 at 3:20 am

    How can I get this product in Nigeria?

  15. Bernard G. Rosario on October 22, 2018 at 10:53 am

    I have this leak on the power steering on my Toyota Corolla model 98, but I couldn’t find where is the leak coming from. I have to top the fluid reservoir every time I took the car out. Is your product available in the Philippines?

    • BlueDevil Pro on October 22, 2018 at 1:11 pm

      Bernard-

      Thank you for asking about your Toyota Corolla. We do not currently have a distributor in the Philippines, however, you can purchase the product directly on our website, https://store.gobdp.com/power-steering-stop-leak-00232/. After starting the order process, you will be prompted to enter your billing and shipping information.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  16. Mumeli Z Mhlanga on November 23, 2018 at 4:54 am

    Can l find that product in South Africa

    • BlueDevil Pro on November 26, 2018 at 10:06 am

      Mumeli-

      Unfortunately, we do not currently have a distributor of the BlueDevil Power Steering Stop Leak in South Africa, however, you are able to order the product directly on our website, https://store.gobdp.com/power-steering-stop-leak-00232/. Simply follow the order checkout process, and enter your billing and shipping information when prompted.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  17. Rizzitelli Rosales on March 26, 2019 at 2:41 am

    I have a 1991 Nissan 240sx coupe and the power steering rack is leaking and I was wondering if blue devil would fix the leaking before buying a whole new rack for it.

    • BlueDevil Pro on March 26, 2019 at 9:06 am

      Rizzitelli-

      Thank you for asking about your Nissan 240sx. Based on your description, as long as you are not losing power steering fluid too quickly, you would be a good candidate for the BlueDevil Power Steering Stop Leak (https://gobdp.com/product/power-steering-stop-leak-00232/). You will start off by adding 1/3 of the bottle into your power steering reservoir, and should expect to see results after approximately 100-200 miles of driving.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  18. Asit Patel on April 20, 2019 at 5:10 pm

    I have a 1994 lexus ls400 and my reservoir becomes empty after 6 weeks. I changed the PS pump, still the same problem. I got it checked with Lexus today and they did a dye test. They are telling me PS lines are leaking, PS rack leaking internal (not sure what internal means but I didn’t see any oil at the bellows on either end) and PS pump idle up valve is weak. Will Blue Devil product solve my issue

    • BlueDevil Pro on April 22, 2019 at 11:14 am

      Asit-

      Thank you for asking about your Lexus LS 400. Unfortunately, the BlueDevil Power Steering Stop Leak is intended to treat leaks coming from rubber seals/gaskets, so it would not treat the leaking lines. Based on your description, you may need to bring the vehicle back to Lexus for the required repairs.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  19. Scott Apel on June 10, 2019 at 2:23 pm

    I have a power steering leaking and seems to be coming out at pretty rapid pace. For a hole in the boot where the fluid is dripping from. Would your product work or do I have to replace the whole rack to fix boot.

    Thanks
    Kitchener Ontario Canada

    • BlueDevil Pro on June 10, 2019 at 2:57 pm

      Scott-

      Unfortunately, it sounds like you are losing power steering fluid a little too quickly for the BlueDevil Power Steering Stop Leak to be successful. The product is intended for leaks that are seeping, or lightly dripping. If you are losing fluid at a rapid rate, you would lose the product just as rapidly, and wouldn’t be able to keep it in the system long enough in order to get the benefit of using it. Having the rack replaced may be your best option.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  20. Zeiyad on November 23, 2019 at 11:18 am

    i have car toyota camry 2006 have power steering rack leak and oil is coming out in two days time some time it get drained in one day its possible to get leakage stop through your product

    • BlueDevil Pro on November 25, 2019 at 8:59 am

      Zeiyad-

      Thank you for asking about your Toyota Camry. The BlueDevil Power Steering Stop Leak is intended for leaks that are seeping or lightly dripping. Based on your description, unfortunately, it sounds as though you may be losing fluid a little too quickly for the product to be successful. Replacing the rack may be your best option.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  21. Raj verma on March 25, 2020 at 12:03 am

    Can I use this product in Honda Odyssey?

    Thanks

    • BlueDevil Pro on March 25, 2020 at 9:03 am

      Raj-

      Yes, the BlueDevil Power Steering Stop Leak is safe and compatible to use on your Honda Odyssey.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  22. Michael Kamung on March 31, 2020 at 5:34 am

    I really this this product.Im in Papua New Guinea.Is there any supplier here in my counrty.please do advise me.

  23. Bigsteve & Friends on December 16, 2020 at 6:52 am

    My Honda accord 2000 power staring is leaking,can your product stop it permanently

    • BlueDevil Pro on December 16, 2020 at 8:13 am

      Bigsteve-

      Thank you for asking about your Honda Accord. Yes, the BlueDevil Power Steering Stop Leak is safe and compatible to use on your vehicle. As long as you are not losing fluid too quickly, you would be a good candidate for the product. Feel free to contact our technical support line at 888-863-0426 with any other questions.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

  24. Presley on February 24, 2022 at 3:27 am

    I was given a c service job to a Toyota hilux 5th element for the company, I was told that there was a steering fluid leakage,when I checked it has a leak from the rack,so to troubleshoot I was thinking of seal change ,so which seal cause the leakage,the entire rack and pinion or the seals only could be changed to stop the leakage…

    • BlueDevil Pro on February 24, 2022 at 8:33 am

      Presley-

      Thank you for asking about your Toyota Hilux. Based on your description, it sounds as though you would be doing a full rack and pinion seal replacement. It would be difficult to say what caused the leakage. Depending on the age of the vehicle, the seals may have just started to deteriorate or become brittle, allowing power steering fluid to leak out. Replacing the seals should correct the problem.

      Thank you!

      -BDP

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