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eatenmyeyes
Mar 29, 2001

Grimey Drawer
I took my 2009 Camry to Autotire for an oil change and tire rotation. They tell me the rack and pinion is leaking power stearing fluid and they want $1400* to fix it. Looking under the hood, I seem to have plenty of fluid. If there actually is a leak, how serious is this and how long would it take to get repaired(at Midas or something)? I was planning on taking a 600 mile trip starting Thursday and I don't want to die unnecessarily.

Thank you in advance for your time and attention.

*I got a second opinion and they indicated they were probably overcharging for the part.

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eatenmyeyes
Mar 29, 2001

Grimey Drawer

Sentient Data posted:

If you find a leak out suspect one at all, contact a different place and tell them you think you might have a power steering leak for X reason, but don't mention the rack replacement suggestion. Let the new place try to find the leak without bias, it may just be a hose or a non-rack-internal seal which is a MUCH simpler and cheaper job for them to take care of
Folks at Midas found no leak. I also asked them about some noise I was hearing and it turns out it was a bad wheel bearing. So I guess I owe Autotire a big shoutout. Thanks for trying to defraud me. Your employees' shitbird duplicity may have averted tragedy.

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