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Today i went to take a picture of my truck and i turned it off. I realized my wheels weren't facing the way i wanted so without turning the truck on I turned the wheels all the way in the other direction. I get out to take a picture and notice fluid leaking all over the ground and discover its my power steering fluid.

I pop the hood and notice there is a small vent in the cap for the steering fluid reservoir.



It seems that a bunch of fluid sprayed out this vent and thats the source of the leak...






Can anyone tell me if turning the wheels without the truck running would cause this?

 

yes. without the truck on, the pump doesnt turn and it sprays the fluid out of the lid. perfectly normal

 

Okay thanks! i was worried!

 

Yep its normal. I have had it happen to me a couple times to. Thought the first time I did it that i broke something.

 

wow i learn something new everyday