Have had to add a small amount of power steering fluid 2 times in about 10 days, didn't take much to get to fill line, now it's 'whining' again when turning. There were different kinds of fluid available, I got the one that had Mercedes on it along with some other foreign cars. Was going to buy the larger container that had 'stop leak' in it, but no car makes were listed. Suggestions appreciated.

 

This is what you should use: Pentosin CHF 11S, only this fluid.

 

Fix the cause of the leak ASAP.

 

Seal behind the pulley, possibly. Start looking.

 

There is an O-ring between the pump and the reservoir.. That has leaked before in posts here previously.

 

I hate it when oil leaks in my posts.

 

Then it is a good thing that this forum is not for urologists.

 

Make the US grate again, ban shredded cheese.

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Hmm! Now where have I seen that before?

 

J.J. Did you find the problem causing the leak? I am also leaking power steering fluid. Much appreciated if you could help me out.

 

On other models, I've had the return line start leaking at the reservoir. This line normally isn't under high pressure and, in a lot of car models, is connected only with a small hose clamp at the pump reservoir. Not sure how the return line is connected on the XFire, but could be something to check out. Clamp may be loose or the return line hose is starting to degrade.