My dealer on a regular oil change and 52 point inspection said I have "an internal power steering rack leak". I have no symptoms I can find or google that shows I have any issues with steering. The fluid is normal level and has never been topped off at 100,919 miles now. No signs of trouble. So I bought I bottle of Honda PSF just in case. They wanted me to leave the car there saying I would burn up the pump, but I've driven 200 miles and no fluid level changes.

Does anyone have any information on what an "internal power steering rack leak is? A TSB would be great Honda or Acura.

 

Hmm...I don't know about this, but I have noticed a whine coming from my power steering pump when I'm turning the wheel after I've just started the car. I think the cold might be playing havok with it too.

 

Thats a classic o-ring failure and acura will change it out to the new improved o-ring for free

 

Sounds fishy to me. If someone says I have a leak... then, in my mind the car should be losing something (in your case PS fluid). If you have a good indy shop that you trust, maybe you can have them take a look-see. I think they were trying to put some fear in you and then the shakedown had you taken the bait.

 

thanks...i'll def make sure to take it to the dealer sometime soon.