My 07 DTS has developed two leaks in the last month or so. Since it has been getting colder at night, car has begun leaking power steering fluid on the passenger side. Never leaks a drop when the car is warmed up but overnight it leaves a bunch of drops on the ground. I was told that the steering rack needs to be replaced. Since a rack costs over $600 for the part alone. I figured I would get some opinions on it. Not sure if a hose could be leaking down onto the rack making it look like the culprit. It is very hard to tell since there is a limited amount of space to look above the rack. But, the passenger side boot is definitely wet all around.
Second, the car's oil leak has become steadily worse over the past six months or so. It has been to two mechanics who both say there are no oil leaks that they can see. I had the valve cover gaskets replaced last year. If I clean the oil off the bottom of the engine and look at it after a few days of driving. the back of the oil pan is wet with oil. It is not coming from the drain plug however. Any ideas on what this could be? Maybe I need a mechanic who knows more about Northstars?
Not sure where to go from here. Hesitant to have the power steering fixed if it just continues to leak oil everywhere. I just need to get all the leaks stopped before winter hits. Parking in the street with plow trucks is not the best idea
Thanks for any tips any of you may have.
Second, the car's oil leak has become steadily worse over the past six months or so. It has been to two mechanics who both say there are no oil leaks that they can see. I had the valve cover gaskets replaced last year. If I clean the oil off the bottom of the engine and look at it after a few days of driving. the back of the oil pan is wet with oil. It is not coming from the drain plug however. Any ideas on what this could be? Maybe I need a mechanic who knows more about Northstars?
Not sure where to go from here. Hesitant to have the power steering fixed if it just continues to leak oil everywhere. I just need to get all the leaks stopped before winter hits. Parking in the street with plow trucks is not the best idea
Thanks for any tips any of you may have.