Power Steering Fluid Leak

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SixHundred

Discussion Starter · 12 d ago (Edited)

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I have a 2013 Dodge Charger RT that has a power steering fluid leak. $200 paid to the dealership to investigate the leak and they said the power steering pump needs to be replaced. Their estimate was about $2000 to get it done. I investigated where the leak was coming from afterwards and located the exact location. In the pic, the green fluid shows exactly where the leak is coming from. Does anybody know what that part is called that is connected to the pump where it is leaking, and does this warrant the entire power steering pump to be replaced? Looking for a ram in the bush on this one. Any info would be great! If it’s a simple less expensive fix, that would make my day. …Thanks in advance, fam.

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IcarusLSC

· #2 · 10 d ago

That is the pressure hose, might want to try and replace it first (or even the o-rings if you can find them) before spending money on these $$$ pumps :/

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RitzRT

· #3 · 10 d ago

That definitely looks like the hose is leaking. Is that torx bolt loose? I would also try replacing the seal or o-ring (not sure which since I've never had one of those apart) and torque that bolt to spec and see if the leak remains.

Best,

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N8ECH

· #4 · 10 d ago

Since I've never seen it, I don't know if the factory PS fluid is normally green? Since the '14 and older R/T's had the NAG1 trans, we can eliminate trans fluid. Next up, would be an A/C system leak looking green from the dye.
Did the dealer put the dye in in their quest for the leak source?
BTW, I think you can get rebuilt pumps for under $1k.

Don

georgiapi

· #5 · 10 d ago

It's green and lifetime fill rated. I would shoot for the o-ring.
There is a procedure for removing air from the system but if you have the oring on the ready and act fast?
Would enjoy knowing what you end up with fixing it.
Autozone carries the fluid.

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SixHundred

Discussion Starter · #6 · 10 d ago

Thank you guys so much. I’m going with the o ring to see if that works. I’ll update you all today or tomorrow. Hope this is it!

N8ECH

· #7 · 10 d ago

Ok on the factory PS fluid being green. Be careful on the servicing, as I recall that air in the system can quickly ruin it if not removed properly asap.

Don

georgiapi

· #8 · 10 d ago

Yes, bleeding involves vacuum applied at the fill tube with an adapter.

djalbin

· #9 · 9 d ago

bleeding involves vacuum applied at the fill tube with an adapter.

Use the correct power steering fluid. The Electro Hydraulic Power Steering (EHPS) pump requires a different power steering fluid (MS-11655 or equivalent)
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georgiapi

· #10 · 9 d ago

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SixHundred

Discussion Starter · #11 · 9 d ago

Update: The o-ring was completely gone! ❓ Replaced the missing o-ring and the leak has been fixed. These dealership mechanics are pretty trash. 😑 But YOU GUYS are BRILLIANT! Shout out to everybody that chimed in. Literally saved me THOUSAND$ 💪🏾

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georgiapi

· #12 · 9 d ago

Wonder where it went? Thanks for the follow up.

N8ECH

· #13 · 8 d ago

Apparently, another instance where the dealer service folks did not want to drill down and diagnose, and instead replace the expensive pump on your dime. Shame on them!!!!!!

Don

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Rhill1124

· #14 · 8 d ago

SixHundred said:
Update: The o-ring was completely gone! ❓ Replaced the missing o-ring and the leak has been fixed. These dealership mechanics are pretty trash. 😑 But YOU GUYS are BRILLIANT! Shout out to everybody that chimed in. Literally saved me THOUSAND$ 💪🏾

And they probably still charged you $200 for bad advice. Pathetic

Glad it was an easy, cheap fix.

I miss those old mechanics that worked out of their own garage. We had one when I was a kid, he called me “hot rod”, I gave him plenty of business.😂
But I don’t think I ever saw that man hook any type machine to a car, he just knew what was wrong. He didn’t rip you off in the process.

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Charger Red

· #15 · 3 d ago

I'm going to chime -in on this note since nobody else has. I can't believe how clean that pump (and things surrounding) is for being 10 years old! Maybe misuse (like sitting in a garage for 10 years) had something to do with this?

djalbin

· #16 · 2 d ago

I can't believe how clean that pump (and things surrounding) is

I noticed that too. Maybe the pump assembly had been replaced prior to the OP buying the car? That might explain the missing O-ring.
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Charger Red

· #17 · 2 d ago

djalbin said:
I noticed that too. Maybe the pump assembly had been replaced prior to the OP buying the car? That might explain the missing O-ring.
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Best explanation. And, if true this also underscores how bad the dealer was to recomend another replacement given what they wewre looking at.

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