Power steering question
 

Just bought a 99 Boxster and finally exposed the engine compartment. When I checked the power steering fluid level, it does not even register on the dip stick. I looked into the reservoir and cannot see any fluid at all. The car seems a bit hard to steer, but I thought that was just normal. Could I be driving it without any power steering assist and not even know it?? I would think I would hear some bad sounds or something?? I will pick up some of the Pentosin fluid as soon as I can, but any advise would be appreciated :eek:

If you weren't getting any power assist, you'd definitely know it. Having never opened the engine compartment or checked out the PS system yet, I can't really say how it should look, but at the very least I'd bring the fluid up to the proper level.

Yup. Add fluid to the correct level and check it in a month or so just to make sure you don't have a leak. Chances are it's just a little low.

Mine was low when my mechanic checked it earlier this year. This is a great reminder for me to check it again and add some or get the system checked for leaks!

Hello.
I had a similar problem on my 97 that was cause by a $2 O'ring between the top filling tank and the bottom return line tank. There is 2 O'ring in this section, and the green one was crack. check for pentosin leak often. you don't want to replace the pump $$$.

Thanks. Topped it off with about 10 oz of fluid, so it was pretty low. All is well...