SubeeTed Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 So I have a slow leak in my power steering system somewhere. It's wet around the pump. I have only topped it off an ounce or 2 in the last year. I have a 2005 Legacy Wgn with 191 K miles on it . Not replacing anything right now . I want to try this AT-205 stop leak and it uses 1.5 OZ per quart of fluid in system . They say the average is using 3 OZ. which is a 2 QT. system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 For now, try a bottle of Trans-X. It is made for Auto trans and Power Steering. Just top it off with it and add when needed. Even Walmart has it. Get a pump from a junk yard or you can get a seal kit to rebuild yours. I learned about Trans-X here and it worked wonders on our 97 RHD. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 I don't know the volume, and I won't help you put snake oil in your system. Don't do it. Fix it right, or keep topping it off. A couple ounces in a year is not worth causing more damage by pouring syrup in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 On 2/3/2020 at 6:27 AM, SubeeTed said: I want to try this AT-205 stop leak and it uses 1.5 OZ per quart of fluid in system . Don't. As a design engineer for an OEM, I can tell you that we have analyzed those types of additives and they will end up doing more harm than good. On 2/3/2020 at 3:40 PM, Rampage said: For now, try a bottle of Trans-X. It is made for Auto trans and Power Steering. Just top it off with it and add when needed. Even Walmart has it. Get a pump from a junk yard or you can get a seal kit to rebuild yours. I learned about Trans-X here and it worked wonders on our 97 RHD. The best advice from this post is to source a spare pump that you can install or rebuild. If the pump/lines/rack from the donor car aren't coated in PS fluid, you can just install the replacement pump. On 2/4/2020 at 7:53 AM, Numbchux said: I don't know the volume, and I won't help you put snake oil in your system. Don't do it. Fix it right, or keep topping it off. A couple ounces in a year is not worth causing more damage by pouring syrup in there. I agree with Numbchux, just keep adding ATF or replace it with a used pump. I would also suggest putting a wrench on all the hose unions and clamps on the hydraulic system to make sure the leak isn't something that just needs a little tightening. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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