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adileo · 01-20-2017, 09:02 AM

Sorry but you guys are my best resource

I have a 2007 GM car, with a power steering leak. Until I have time to investigate I want to add fluid. The manual states use GM fluid (part 89021184). Can I just go to auto store or wallmart and buy a generic brand?

Also what's your opinion of Lucas power steering stop
Leak?

Again sorry for non-Ford Question

Thanks Andy

Vic Piano · 01-20-2017, 09:13 AM

Get some power steering 'stop leak' fluid. I had a problem with the power steering pump on my '63 Studebaker Avanti, had it 'professionally rebuilt', didn't stop the leak... Added a can of Lucas 'stop leak', problem solved...

adileo · 01-20-2017, 09:16 AM

Thanks Vic!

Have a great weekend.

325w · 01-20-2017, 09:33 AM

Used Lucas on the daughters toy car rack leak. Fixed it! Five years later she traded it in.

Capt Kirk · 01-20-2017, 09:38 AM

My daughters Jeep Cherokee had a PS leak at the box and she needed to buy some time till she can afford a new box. She put Lucas in it and it cured the problem.

scicala · 01-20-2017, 11:42 AM

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I've always used Lucas products and to me they are the best for stopping leaks.

Sal

deuce_roadster · 01-20-2017, 12:09 PM

I believe all those "stop leak" products have something in them to soften the seals and that is how they work.

Mike in AZ · 01-20-2017, 10:03 PM

i think if you read the power steering fluid containers, they will say whether compatible with which vehicles.....should find one compatible with GM vehicles....good luck....Mike

adileo · 01-21-2017, 06:31 AM

Thanks all.

I bought Lucas stop leak. I'll report back in couple days.

Marvin/TN · 01-21-2017, 02:06 PM

I agree with Mike, read the container it will say what it is compatible with.

01-20-2017, 09:02 AM	#1
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	modern car question Sorry but you guys are my best resource I have a 2007 GM car, with a power steering leak. Until I have time to investigate I want to add fluid. The manual states use GM fluid (part 89021184). Can I just go to auto store or wallmart and buy a generic brand? Also what's your opinion of Lucas power steering stop Leak? Again sorry for non-Ford Question Thanks Andy Last edited by adileo; 01-20-2017 at 09:10 AM.

01-20-2017, 09:13 AM	#2
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: modern car question Get some power steering 'stop leak' fluid. I had a problem with the power steering pump on my '63 Studebaker Avanti, had it 'professionally rebuilt', didn't stop the leak... Added a can of Lucas 'stop leak', problem solved... __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

01-20-2017, 09:16 AM	#3
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: modern car question Thanks Vic! Have a great weekend.

01-20-2017, 09:33 AM	#4
325w Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 379	Re: modern car question Used Lucas on the daughters toy car rack leak. Fixed it! Five years later she traded it in.

01-20-2017, 09:38 AM	#5
Capt Kirk Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Clarkston MI Posts: 830	Re: modern car question My daughters Jeep Cherokee had a PS leak at the box and she needed to buy some time till she can afford a new box. She put Lucas in it and it cured the problem. __________________ 35 Ford Cabriolet 56 Chevy Pickup 63 VW Bug Empty wallet

01-20-2017, 11:42 AM	#6
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,705	Re: modern car question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I've always used Lucas products and to me they are the best for stopping leaks. Sal

01-20-2017, 12:09 PM	#7
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: modern car question I believe all those "stop leak" products have something in them to soften the seals and that is how they work.

01-20-2017, 10:03 PM	#8
Mike in AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waddell, AZ Posts: 2,540	Re: modern car question i think if you read the power steering fluid containers, they will say whether compatible with which vehicles.....should find one compatible with GM vehicles....good luck....Mike

01-21-2017, 06:31 AM	#9
adileo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,772	Re: modern car question Thanks all. I bought Lucas stop leak. I'll report back in couple days.

01-21-2017, 02:06 PM	#10
Marvin/TN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN area Posts: 832	Re: modern car question I agree with Mike, read the container it will say what it is compatible with.