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Old 27 August 2013, 07:28 PM
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Hi guys I noticed oil dripping from under my car and now lost all power steering can I drive it to garage or how far is it safe to drive thanks
Old 27 August 2013, 08:08 PM
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top it up before you go would be a good idea
Old 27 August 2013, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by hooley scoob
top it up before you go would be a good idea
And check it regularly as you go, you'll need to bleed the air out of it though.

Is the belt still attached? Easilly overlooked.
Old 27 August 2013, 08:36 PM
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The guy's above are talking about power steering fluid. A hose may have come loose, so check all fluids before you drive it to a garage.
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There's a big pool of oil under Neath can't see where it's coming from but it's dripping when I moved it no power steering how far can I drive it like this safely
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Thanks for replies guys it was a split return pipe which had gone hard 30 minute job alls well
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