Hi guys and gals,
My 2006 Accord Coupe 4cyl 41,200 mi. has been using a lot of power steering fluid. I have to add some each month. There are no drips in the driveway. Amazing. I checked all the p.s. hose connections and pump. Could it be leaking from someplace on the rack and pinion unit only while driving??
I am totally bummed out. Any suggestions besides "take it to the dealer"? I hate dealers.

 

The rubber bellows at both ends of the steering rack are supposed to be filled with air, but if the rack piston seals are leaking, that's the first place for the fluid to go. That air-space can hold a LOT of fluid before it finally starts leaking OUT.

 

Thanks, Jim.
That's where i thought it might be leaking, but I needed a second opinion.
Excellent answer.
Thank You.
Dave

 

That happened to me a long time ago ('89 Saab) & it drove me batty until I found where the fluid was going.