Can You Still Drive with a Leaking Steering Gear?

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If the steering gear is only leaking slightly, you can still continue driving. However, if the leakage is found to be severe, it may affect the normal operation of the steering system, potentially causing the car to fail to steer properly. In such cases, it is best not to continue driving as it could compromise driving safety. Therefore, once a steering gear leak is detected, it is advisable to immediately send the vehicle to a 4S shop or repair shop for inspection. More relevant information is as follows: 1. The steering gear is the most important component of a car's steering function and a critical guarantee of driving safety. 2. Steering gear leaks are mostly caused by the aging of sealing components, also known as oil seals. Over time, these seals harden and lose plasticizers. This deterioration is exacerbated by continuous alternating working temperatures between hot and cold, eventually causing the seals to first shrink, then harden, and even break, leading to inevitable oil leakage.