Often times vehicle manufacturers have specific bleeding or purging process required in order to remove all air from the power steering fluid system. If you develop this type of power steering fluid leak, you need to bleed or purge your power steering system of any air. What is happening is that while the vehicle is running the air is condensed and pressurized from the power steering pump and fluid being forced through many small cavities in the system, but once the system is turned off and the pressure is reduced the air has an opportunity to expand, causing fluid to push its way through the vent on the power steering reservoir cap. The reason this type of leak develops is from too much air being in the system. This type of leak will be more common after replacing a component in the vehicle like the power steering fluid cooler. On a rarer occasion you may develop a leak from the power steering reservoir cap when the vehicle is shut off. Sometimes Ultra Violet dye will be used in conjunction with a black light in order to locate a leak. If after thorough inspection is performed you cannot find where it is coming from, you will want to degrease or clean the system thoroughly in order to find the leak easier.
If you find that your vehicle is leaking power steering fluid while off, it is best to first do a thorough examination of the power steering system and see if you can find any obvious leaks. These types of leaks can often times be easy to diagnose, and fix because the leak is obvious.Ī power steering system that leaks fluid while the engine is off can be difficult to diagnose because the pressure is not as severe, resulting in a leak that is not always obvious. Older seals and gaskets will wear out over time and develop leaks when put under pressure, but once the vehicle is turned off, and the power steering system pressure subsides, the leak will stop. The reason for that is because the system is under pressure while the engine is running. Adding power steering leak stopper may help stop power steering pump leaks for the short term, however, for a long term solution, you will need to replace your A6 Quattro power steering pump.Normally power steering leaks will be present when the vehicle is running. We recommend wearing safety glasses and gloves when dealing with any engine fluids, including power steering fluid. When you check your power steering fluid level, make sure your A6 Quattro is parked on a level surface with the 4.2 liter engine turned off in order to get an accurate reading. A small power steering fluid leak can make your A6 Quattro hard to turn.
AUDI A6 POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK HOW TO
If the steering wheel is difficult to turn or you noticed power steering fluid leaking from your A6 Quattro, watch the video above to see where the power steering fluid reservoir in your 2006 A6 Quattro is located and how to fix minor power steering fluid leaks. Power steering fluid is typically clear, pink or red in color and is oily to the touch. Watch our What is Leaking? video to help determine the type of fluid leaking from your A6 Quattro if you are unsure.
Correct power steering fluid levels help make your A6 Quattro easier to turn, especially at lower speeds. This video shows you how to fix minor power steering fluid leaks in your 2006 Audi A6 Quattro.
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