Q: 2005 Isuzu Acsender with 168,000 miles.
Has power steering leak and local service person has advised to keep levels up for now. Went to local PEP Boys and found 20 different types of power steering fluids- some for high mileage cars , some for asian built cars, some that claim to stop leaks, some for $3.99 per pint and some for $15.00 per quart. What is best to look for???
My car has 168500 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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