Turns out the line into my steering fluid cooler had rotted. Last night it started gushing fluid. But today after getting it repaired fast, I looked around and noticed small puddles everywhere i had been parking lately. And the bottom of the truck is covered in the fluid.
So again I dropped it off at my mechanic and it's already fixed. But the fluid is everywhere. Is this a problem? In other words, is it going to be like motor oil where it just helps fight moisture and rust for a while until it all evaporates. Or is steering fluid a harsh fluid that might start eating away at metals and plastics and rubbers?
So I guess all I'm really asking is, should I try to clean the bottom of my truck? Or is it fine and maybe even helpful to just let it soak in power steering fluid?
So again I dropped it off at my mechanic and it's already fixed. But the fluid is everywhere. Is this a problem? In other words, is it going to be like motor oil where it just helps fight moisture and rust for a while until it all evaporates. Or is steering fluid a harsh fluid that might start eating away at metals and plastics and rubbers?
So I guess all I'm really asking is, should I try to clean the bottom of my truck? Or is it fine and maybe even helpful to just let it soak in power steering fluid?