Key Questions to Ask When Ordering Power Steering Oil Seal

Got a power steering fluid leak. Three questions:

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1. Is there a problem mixing brands of power steering fluid (not types but brands)? My owner&#;s manual tells me I need "Dexron-III or &#;Dexron-IIe&#; types but specifically warns &#;Do not mix brands of power steering fluid.&#;

2. Do the power steering fluids with sealant (&#;stop leak&#; brands, etc) work? Can they end up doing damage instead of helping?

3. Am I playing games with the safety of me and my 3 year old here - can the steering just suddenly quit on me?

Here&#;s the story: I own a '99 Subaru Forester and about 6 month ago I discovered that I have a ripped rack and pinion boot. It was going to cost almost $500 to fix, and at the time I needed the car to last only 1 more year before donating or selling it. So my trusty mechanic told me &#;well, I wouldn&#;t fix it if I were you - it just keeps dirt from getting in there so it&#;s not be big issue&#;.

Now I have about 6 months left before I can get a new car. Unfortunately I discovered yesterday that my rack and pinion has a leak. Apparently it&#;s a common thing - if you don&#;t fix the boot, then one of the first things that happens is that the rack and pinion seal start leaking. Now it&#;s going to cost three times more to fix - almost $1,500.

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So the recommendation from the mechanic is to buy some power steering fluid with a sealant in it, and try that first. If that doesn&#;t work, then he said for a period of time I can just keep adding power steering fluid.

To be honest if that allows me to get 3 more months out of the car just doing that I would be happy. I&#;ll probably have to give it away after that, but not concerned about it. Just need it to last at least 3 more months. So thus I&#;m seriously considering the option of just adding fluid. I just need to be sure that I&#;m not endangering the safety of my 3 year old!

Thanks!

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