Pink fluid leaking steering wheel hard to turn


Pink fluid leaking steering wheel hard to turn Mechanic's Assistant: Just to clarify, can you actually see the leak? And have you checked the reservoir? Yep I can see it and there is fluid in the reservoir Mechanic's ...

Pink fluid leaking steering wheel hard to turn Mechanic's Assistant: Just to clarify, can you actually see the leak? And have you checked the reservoir? Yep I can see it and there is fluid in the reservoir Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? Jeep Wrangler 2008 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Wrangler yourself? What have you tried so far? Letting the car cool off and Im potentially going try to tighten the cap Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? Thats it for now. Just trying to get home

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Ok great I dont mind a call
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Hello, if you have a fluid leak it will need to be repaired otherwise it will keep leaking and having hard steering issues. It can be a leaking line, switch, or a problem with a leaking pump or steering gear. You will need to isolate the leak to make the repairs.

The leak is from the silver gasket on top
Automotive Expert
On top of the power steering reservoir?

Pink fluidCoolant reservoir
Automotive Expert
Where is it leaking from, silver gasket of what? It wont blow out of the reservoir unless it is over filled. Antifreeze leaking wont cause a lack of power steering unless it is making a belt slip for the steering system.

Can you receive pictures here
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Customer attachment 8/13/2020 11:40:19 PM
Automotive Expert
That would be an antifreeze leak and should not affect the power steering. If it is blowing past the cap, the seal may have failed or there is an engine issue and it is overheating and blowing past the cap.

OkayAny advice as I am out and need to get it home or do you suggest a tow
Automotive Expert
Does that answer your question?

No. Can I drive the car a short distance to a mechanic
Automotive Expert
Yes, just keep an eye on the engine temperature and top off the cooling system, just don't open the system when the engine is hot.

Ok I figured out its actually my belt
Automotive Expert
I had a feeling you had two different issues, if the belt is gone and it runs the alternator, you will need to get it towed.

Okay, thanks
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