mrtask
Well-Known Member
My power steering pump leak seems to be getting worse. What had previously been the odd drip is now more of a growing puddle on the garage floor.
Whilst I wait for my preferred mechanic to let me know he has the time to work on my car, I was wondering if I should top up as much fluid as has already escaped?
He's always pretty busy so it might be a while before he can help me out.
The level in the reservoir hasn't dropped to the top of the filter, or below the dipstick, so perhaps I shouldn't worry?
Anyway, my system is filled up with a clear fluid called LiquiMoly TopTec1300, which retails here at about 15 quid a litre. !!!
I realise I am a cheapskate.
After fitting a new seal kit to the pump, I dare say my mechanic would then fill it all back up with a less expensive gloop. Comma or similar? Red stuff? What stuff?
Can/should I pour a bit of a cheaper brand of red ATF in to top up in the meantime, or would that be ill advised?
Whilst I wait for my preferred mechanic to let me know he has the time to work on my car, I was wondering if I should top up as much fluid as has already escaped?
He's always pretty busy so it might be a while before he can help me out.
The level in the reservoir hasn't dropped to the top of the filter, or below the dipstick, so perhaps I shouldn't worry?
Anyway, my system is filled up with a clear fluid called LiquiMoly TopTec1300, which retails here at about 15 quid a litre. !!!
I realise I am a cheapskate.
After fitting a new seal kit to the pump, I dare say my mechanic would then fill it all back up with a less expensive gloop. Comma or similar? Red stuff? What stuff?
Can/should I pour a bit of a cheaper brand of red ATF in to top up in the meantime, or would that be ill advised?