What to do about a power steering leak in a 2004 Santa Fe?
Watch the video above to see how to fix minor power steering fluid leaks in your 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. The power steering fluid helps make your Santa Fe easier to turn, especially at lower speeds.
What kind of fluid is leaking from Santa Fe?
The power steering fluid helps make your Santa Fe easier to turn, especially at lower speeds. If you aren’t sure what type of fluid is leaking from your car, check our What is Leaking?video to help determine the type of fluid leaking from your Santa Fe. Power steering fluid is generally clear, pink or red and is oily to the touch.
What to do if you have a power steering leak?
A small power steering fluid leak can make your Santa Fe difficult to turn. When you check your power steering fluid level, make sure your Santa Fe is parked on a level surface with the 2.7 liter engine turned off. We recommend wearing safety glasses and gloves when dealing with any engine fluids.
Where does the power steering fluid come from?
Your Hyundai Santa Fe‘s power steering fluid runs through your power steering pump, and all throughout the steering system. Without the power steering system, your Santa Fe would be very difficult to drive. Most of the weight of the vehicle is absorbed by the power steering system, making it feel much lighter than it really is.
Watch the video above to see how to fix minor power steering fluid leaks in your 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe. The power steering fluid helps make your Santa Fe easier to turn, especially at lower speeds.
The power steering fluid helps make your Santa Fe easier to turn, especially at lower speeds. If you aren’t sure what type of fluid is leaking from your car, check our What is Leaking?video to help determine the type of fluid leaking from your Santa Fe. Power steering fluid is generally clear, pink or red and is oily to the touch.
A small power steering fluid leak can make your Santa Fe difficult to turn. When you check your power steering fluid level, make sure your Santa Fe is parked on a level surface with the 2.7 liter engine turned off. We recommend wearing safety glasses and gloves when dealing with any engine fluids.
Your Hyundai Santa Fe‘s power steering fluid runs through your power steering pump, and all throughout the steering system. Without the power steering system, your Santa Fe would be very difficult to drive. Most of the weight of the vehicle is absorbed by the power steering system, making it feel much lighter than it really is.
What are the symptoms of a power steering leak?
Fluid on the Ground – The first symptoms of a power steering leak will be when your Hyundai starts dropping fluid on the ground. As long as the leak isn’t bad enough, this will be the only symptom. But, if you let it go too long, it’ll begin to make noise.
What to do if power steering fluid leaks?
Fixing the power steering fluid leak in your Santa Fe is a pretty straight forward process. You’ll want to try and find the leak. First, take a look at the power steering lines, they most commonly leak where the metal meets the rubber on the line. Replacing the line will stop the leak.