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gran racing
04-10-2007, 10:15 AM
This past weekend at a HPDE with our Neon, it looks like the power steering reservoir is over-flowing a little bit only while out on the track. I've heard of this happening with other vehicle makes, but am not sure how best to resolve the issue. I checked the fluid level, and it appears it is where it should be. Is this something that is common with Neons? Any ideas on how to resolve it? I suppose I could start with replacing the rubber ring/seal.

Greg Amy
04-10-2007, 10:27 AM
Run it at minimum or slightly below.

Put a sock on it.

Rabbit07
04-10-2007, 11:31 AM
Run it at minimum or slightly below.

Put a sock on it.
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Greg,

You hit the nail on the head!

gran racing
04-10-2007, 12:40 PM
I'll even use a clean one. LOL

Chris,
Just curious - is this fairly normal on Neons?

m glassburner
04-10-2007, 12:57 PM
Yes its normal.....I used to run red line p/s fluid and do run it a little low...that should fix you up !!...mdg. B)

Rabbit07
04-10-2007, 01:06 PM
I'll even use a clean one. LOL

Chris,
Just curious - is this fairly normal on Neons?
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Yes, I don't run the sock, just because I don't like the mess. I just wipe it off after each session. If your car is a DOHC the problem is worse due to RPM. The DOHC can rev a bit higher.