# Rack & Pinion Leakage **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** hyundai\ **Created:** [November 9, 2020, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-pinion-leakage/172126 "2020-11-09T16:17:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![arvin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a88e57/32.png) [@arvin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arvin)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2020, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-pinion-leakage/172126/1 "2020-11-09T16:17:49Z")
So I just came back from my local Pep Boys for my regular oil change, tire rotation, etc. and they told me that there is a leak from my rack and pinion…and the attendant said “it’s getting worse”. I was Googling what the warning signs are for such a problem and didn’t notice any of them before, during, or after my visit to Pep Boys. My vehicle is a: 2007 Hyundai Tucson GLS 2.0 2WD 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V 4-Speed Automatic FWD 4-Wheel ABS Mileage: 65,345 Any thoughts, ideas, advice, feedback on what I should do? ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2020, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-pinion-leakage/172126/2 "2020-11-09T16:32:37Z")
I’d give this a try before replacing the R&P. > **[Power Steering Stop Leak](https://lucasoil.com/products/problem-solvers-utility/lucas-power-steering-stop-leak)** > > It is 100% GUARANTEED to stop seal leaks in power steering units or your money back. Totally corrects rack and pinion problems. It is 100% GUARANTEED to stop seal leaks in power steering units or your money back. Totally corrects rack and pinion... And if it doesn’t work, it doesn’t matter. The R&P had to be replaced anyway. Tester ---
**Author:** ![Renegade](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Renegade](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Renegade)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2020, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-pinion-leakage/172126/3 "2020-11-09T16:47:03Z")
Find a good independent shop for a second opinion and in the future avoid place’s like pep boy’ s and iffylube. ---
**Author:** ![COROLLAGUY1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/corollaguy1/32/7575_2.png) [@COROLLAGUY1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/COROLLAGUY1)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2020, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rack-pinion-leakage/172126/4 "2020-11-09T17:43:07Z")
> [@arvin](#): > > . and they told me that there is a leak from my rack and pinion You should have noticed some problems if the rack is leaking like a lack of power assist,near empty p/s fluid reservoir,groaning etc.Hope its only a p/s hose that is leaking.I agree with Renegade about getting a second opinion.