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Old Aug 27, 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
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 08:08 PM
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top it up before you go would be a good idea
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Old Aug 27, 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.
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Old Aug 27, 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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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 08:42 PM
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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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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 08:46 AM
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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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