Question

Power steering fluid is seen dripping from the power steering return hose where it connects to the power steering reservoir. Which is the most likely cause?

A The banjo fitting washer is split.
B The fluid is the wrong type.
C The fluid is the wrong viscosity.
D The hose clamp needs to be tightened.

Answer 1

The most likely cause for a leak at the power steering return hose is a hose clamp that needs tightening.

Step-by-step explanation:

If power steering fluid is seen dripping from the power steering return hose where it connects to the power steering reservoir, the most likely cause is D, that the hose clamp needs to be tightened. A split in the banjo fitting washer could also cause a leak, but this is typically at the connection point of a banjo fitting, not the return hose. The type or viscosity of the fluid is less likely to cause a leak; it would rather affect the performance of the power steering system.