Can You Still Drive with a Leaking Power Steering Pump?

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VanJace
07/29/25 8:44pm
You can drive temporarily before the power steering fluid completely leaks out. If possible, it is necessary to add power steering fluid and go to a repair shop or 4S store for maintenance. Power steering fluid is a special liquid used in the power steering pump of a car's power steering system. Through hydraulic action, it can make the steering wheel very light, making it easier for the driver to control the driving direction. Here is more information about power steering fluid: 1. After running out of power steering fluid, there will be abnormal noises in the steering, and without the power steering system working, the steering wheel will be very heavy. 2. Power steering fluid is a special liquid used in the power steering pump of a car's power steering system. Through hydraulic action, it can make the steering wheel very light, making it easier for the driver to control the driving direction. 3. When the driver is steering, the power steering system automatically provides power, thereby reducing the steering labor intensity of the driver. 4. Power steering fluid is a medium oil added to the power steering system, which plays the role of transmitting steering force and buffering.
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