Anyone else noticing a power steering fluid leak on the driver’s side? At first I thought it was oil dripping from a sloppy filter change. However, when I sprayed the parts with a degreaser to clean everything up, the fluid turned out to be red.

The front of the driver’s side power rack boot, and other nearby parts, were covered in it. Nothing above the oil filter. Are the factory spring style hose clamps up to the task of containing the power steering fluid?

I only have 4500 miles on the car.

 

Although I haven't checked the color of my p/strg fluid, normally newer cars have a yellowish color. If you have an automatic transmission maybe it's a cooler line at the radiator leaking. Your warranty should cover the leak.

 

I have the 5 spd manual (which you would know if our signatures were working ).

My power steering reservoir on the driver's side behind the radiator has red fluid in it.

It was not leaking today after a 70 mile drive. I'll keep an eye on it and the fluid levels. The factory cheapo spring style hose clamps don't put me at rest.

Can I assume from your name that you have a Legend Lime GT (either that or you want one)? If our signatures and avatars were working , you'd see I also have a 2006 Legend Lime GT.

Are you a member on the Legend Lime Registry forums http://www.legendlimeregistry.com/ ?

 

There is something leaking from my V6 Manual, I assumed it was oil as well, but since the level has been fine i haven't worried about it.

I'll check the power steering when I get home.

 

Yes I have an 05 Lime GT with 5 spd manual. I thought I had registered to the Lime Forum when it first started but couldn't find my name. I tried to register and it wouldn't take my name so I gave up for the moment.

 

All of my fluid levels were fine. Check the color of the fluid you find dripping. If it is still on the car, it may look black due to picking up road grit. On a concrete floor, I've found the power steering fluid will look clear with slight pink tint and it is a lot thinner than an oil drip.

If you spray a degreaser under the car on the grime, it will run off red/pink if it is power steering fluid. My leak mysteriously stopped.