PS fluid running out all the time

[theperthvan]

I have to fill up my powersteering fluid often.
It was once every 6 months or more. Today it's dry again and I filled it up 1 month ago.
Is there a crack in the container or is it more terrible?
Are containers easy to replace and how much for a new one?
It's on a VS.
Cheers

[nathg]

Could be a leak anywhere in the system. Have a look under the car when you park it and see if you can see any leaks.

[hako]

You mention the possibility of a crack in the container so I presume that is where it appears to be leaking from. I had a leak from the container which I thought was a crack but found it to be the hose where it connects - bought 2 new hoses and this fixed my problem. The hose goes hard which prevents it sealing.

[VYMAD]

If it's leaking that much then you should easily be able to see where it's leaking from. If not, then either degrease the whole lot or at least give everything a good wipe over with a rag, go for a drive, then take your time and check the reservoir, hoses, hose clamps and the steering rack for signs of red fluid. Given that amount of fluid loss, I would say that you would see it on the ground underneath the car where you park.

[VS-S-PACK-UTE]

the container is reknown for leaking on the join, look along were the 2 peices join each other, tighten all hoses etc

[wildeagle44]

Don't turn so much

But yeh, check for leaks and tighten all ur hoses

[peckzz]

ok whats probally happened, with power steering if u over fill it, it busts all the seals and you have to either get it resealed or get a new one, i had a spare and just recently happened as filling up the power steering fluid when i was drunk one morning for the mrs who had to go to work, it was overfilled i was half drunk half hung ova and said **** it, wont hurt havin too much than not enough, well not in this case

[Maxxiz]

According to my numerous calculations, it appears to me that you have a leak.
Sorry, had to say it :P

[soop]

It definatly has a crack in it... For sure without a doubt.

[sydsider66]

Mate if its not any of the problems mentioned and if it making a whining noise while you turn the steering wheel its the pump itself.Thats what happened to mine.Hope that helps.

[theperthvan]

Thanks for all of your input.

I looked for leaks and only found an oil leak from underneath.

I took it to the mechanic and the whole thing needed to be overhauled which was pretty expensive, but now it's fixed.

Cheers

[peckzz]

Thanks for all of your input.

I looked for leaks and only found an oil leak from underneath.

I took it to the mechanic and the whole thing needed to be overhauled which was pretty expensive, but now it's fixed.

Cheers

yea that was seals, would of been better of going to a wreckers, oh well at least its done