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Originally Posted by calamaridog
Correct me if I'm wrong but the steering system is a high pressure system and a serious leak would manifest itself with a decent volume of fluid? Yes or no?
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A serious leak YES.
Most hydraulic systems run high pressure but they should not leak. If they are starting to leak then the seals/pistons/rings/bushes and other components may be worn/pitted/corroded/torn and become a problem. I like to fix things at home with tools and available parts, not let them fester and fail in the middle of nowhere. Yes small leaks/weeps may not be a sign of imminent failure, but I would like to establish where the actual leak is and what is causing it, and find out who else has had problems, what were they, and what was the cause.