Here Is How To Fix A Common Power Steering Hose Clamp Leak

In this video i show you how to fix a common power steering hose leak. The small leak occurs when the stock clamp is not applying enough tension on the hose allowing small portions of fluid to escape. By replacing the stock clamp with a new one it can stop your leak and save you $$$. If you found this information useful dont forget to give the video a thumbs up and like always thanks for watching.

[@williamsantiago7303]

Wait a minute dude, like you said the hose swells over time and the clamp CUTS THE HOSE so why not REPLACE THE HOSE instead of putting another style clamp on a hose that has a CUT in it. If this is the case that clamp will not help your problem. Mine did the same thing and I had to REPLACE THE HOSE. My hose was swollen but new clamps will not help. Ten dollars says your hose will leak again down the road. For everybody watching this, if you went as far as disconnecting the old hose and clamp then go ahead and REPLACE the OLD HOSE with a new one and put it back together and never worry about it again. This is the best thing to do.

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

This means it swells up, and the oem clamp no longer keeps the same amount of tension so it leaks not because the hose it's damaged. This worked perfectly for me and others that have commented down below. Thanks for watching.

[@brianlindsey38]

wow , a DIY guy who actually does repairs the correct way, without the shortcuts, awesome

[@marioavaughn]

I'm doing the same thing shortly. I tried to just leave it unclamped and wasted some fluid. This was a duh..moment for me. Thanks for the good info.

[@WowURockify]

Thanks Dude. Was quoted $350 for a new system. Did your fix and now works perfect. You saved me a lot of money.

[@arcemisavila4382]

Thanks, I tried that and it saved me from spending over $200

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Im glad it helped you save money!

[@saibermaster]

Nice video! love it! very Helpful! I left the old clamp just an inch down didn’t hurt anything 10 min job!

[@spanmarx]

very thankful for the beautiful illustrations

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Thank you!

[@lizard944]

The factory constant tension clamps will do a better job. They won't start unwinding because of heat and oil basically lubricating the worm screw. Those garden hose clamps you're using are the worst at damaging hose. If you must use that style, use Norma hose clamps. Threads are only on the outside and they have rolled edges.

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

in this video you can see it has constant tension clamps and the hose was leaking so it only works for a few years but eventually they will not hold tension and leak

[@eddiemyler6356]

Awesome Bro! That will likely solve my problem! I already have a hose clamp on mine.

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Hopefully it does 👍

[@relaxandbeyourself1744]

The clamps screw tends to loosen after a while due to vibration. Hence, applying a thread locker while tightening the screw helps reduces loosening.

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

never had this issue before with these type of clamps. it could be that with cheaper clamps you can encounter that issue thank you for your tips 👍

[@socksonfeet8125]

@@ERICSDIYGARAGE what brand and from where do you get your clamps? I tried autozone and home depot clamps and they arent strong enough to properly tighten the big power steering hose at the power steering pump, its still leaking

[@sellouttay5511]

exactly what I came for🤝

[@giaellington1276]

Good video Sir.

[@Notfast86]

I have the same problem, it’s just the oem clamps aren’t hugging the hose enough. Thankyou!

[@henrysantos942]

My wife still hasn't forgiven me for using her turkey baster.

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

😂

[@S8LAD]

hahahaha mine has not noticed her's missing! lmao

[@HazzyHaz]

Buy another one with the money you saved from avoiding a mechanic

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Great videos ! 👍🏻

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

thank you I appreciate it!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

@@ERICSDIYGARAGE You're welcome :)

[@modestotalavera9289]

very helpful thank you

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

thank you!

[@AlexHandal_]

Just did this. Confirmed the leak was from a hose that was loose because of the old clamp. Put the new clamp with thread locker on the new clamp so the screw doesn’t get undone. Also used power steering fluid stop leak fluid as a just incase. Will tell y’all if this works for me. Mechanic quoted me a couple hundred and said I needed to replace everything cause of the leak.

[@pattillo21]

So did it work?

[@AlexHandal_]

@@pattillo21 it actually did. still not leaking to this day.

[@pattillo21]

@@AlexHandal_ that’s awesome man. Might have to give this a try!

[@dakentaijutsu2010]

Similar thing happened to my Nissan Altima, I took it to have the leak on my steering wheel fluid repaired, they replaced the hoses because that's why it was leaking, a few days later it was still leaking when I took it back to the shop, they found the problem, it was a loosen clamp, they tightened it up, and that what stopped it from leaking anymore!

[@andrewcoulter525]

This will work but the real reason that it's leaking is that the hose is failing. Hoses get brittle over time with heat cycles. When this happens they fail to conform with the mating surface of the pipe they are connected to and a leak occurs. Using an adjustable clamp as done here allows for greater compression to stop the leak but the risk is that over-tensioning the clamp can damage the pipe (especially if it is an old plastic pipe which may also be becoming brittle). A better solution is to replace the hose and reuse the original clamp but this is more expensive.

[@geistlord8495]

Ty had the same thing on my nissan altima might need to try cutting the hose though.

[@ArieteArmsRAMLITE]

Good vid. Its inflated not inflamed.

[@lovelie23bzebbe82]

This really helped

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Awesome!

[@millacaldwell2216]

Is that the high pressure hose line or low pressure hose line?

[@JLE1177]

Hey boss today I’m doing a full brake job including roter replacement and sitting here deciding should I try to tackle my power steering leak

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Jeremy L i would suggest for you to replace your breaks and rotors and if you feel like you still have energy go for the leak lol

[@JLE1177]

ERICSDIYGARAGE 😅 This is true. Hey I have a couple videos I just took of my problem areas such as the power steering leak, but also a coolant leak I Just now noticed because I actually put coolant in this time instead of water. Don’t hesitate to tell me no to this question but is there a way I can get these two short 10-15 second clips to you and or maybe a easier chatting method, I mean technically it is kinda your fault that I do not trust taking the car to the repair shop lol, so I mean if you can sleep at night not knowing if I’m pouring brake fluid into my radiator or something amateur like that then by all means tell me no..🤣

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

+Jeremy L haha i dont know how you would be able to send them to me, maybe you can send them to my instagram if you have one if my email ? [e-mail]

[@JLE1177]

ERICSDIYGARAGE i have a small Instagram page I can dm u from or email. The dm will come from @gtrleader _

[@MerkinMuffly]

Nice, have a 98 camry doing this

[@TFlemZz]

thanks for a great relevant vid- now if my PS leaks without the vehicle being driven or moved then it is more than likely I have a hole in one of the hoses?

[@keniacorniel-dipiglia2620]

Thank you 🙏

[@jsniperproductionz6557]

Update I checked that line you were talking about and has no current live oil anywhere so I don't think is that hose is probably the pressure hose

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Javier Magdaleno correct its low pressure

[@DND619]

Thanks! You video was very helpful! D.N.D

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Thank you for watching!

[@DND619]

most def ill be checking more video out but you. one love!

[@RemedyAnnFetish]

Thanks

[@s99614]

Will this also work on a high pressure power steering hose with one of those crimped clamps weeping?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

I have never tired it but I do not think it would hold the pressure

[@wheels513]

It worked for 2 weeks.. on a 06 5.3 SS Impala.

[@kissycatgb]

HELP....I have a 2004 Volvo V70. The power steering fluid is leaking. Mechanic said it's not the pump and, says it's the Rack and pinion??? I am carrying bottles of power steering fluid around and, everyday I have to fill the reservoir. When I go to put the fluid in, the reservoir is constantly wet with power steering fluid. I tried Lucas Stop Leak and, it did not work. PLEASE HELP

[@tasha9650]

I have this same issue. Been dealing with it a very long time & MANY mechanics have looked at my vehicle. One told me rack & pinion as well & I changed it after changing my power steering pump. I had lost contact with my dad & he also fixes cars... he told me it's my hose. He is the only one who's mentioned that's what it was & I'd bet my money on it. Try that before waiting so much as I have dealing with this. Recently because of the leak it caused my serpentine belt to slip & break. Its spraying so bad it was everywhere even on my hood.

[@tasha9650]

Also I tried stop leak as well and it didn't help.

[@kissycatgb]

@@tasha9650 Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately the so called, "mechanic" that mentioned a hose, doesn't know how to return calls. The one that first said he thought it was the pump is the one who switched it up to the rack and pinion. I don't know who to trust because they take older women for fools.

[@tasha9650]

I completely understand. They take WOMEN in general as fools, no matter the age. I'm female also but I know quiet a lot about cars. I can change a tire, oil, tune up, power steering pump, I changed my hood, headlights etc... Many try saying rack & pinion because with the parts & labor your looking at at least $900.00+. My father works on cars but I'm from Ga & currently live in NC. He told me mine is spraying everywhere because it's the hose. Again, my rack & pinion & pump were changed. In fact, my pump was changed twice thinking maybe they'd given me one messed up from the auto store.

[@m4ntxs1]

Thanks, I was thinking the same thing. I would most likely have to cut my hose down a bit and hope that it still fits as the clamp seems to have sliced right on through the hose over time in my 2001 Nissan frontier.

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Yeah you can try to cut hopefully it still will fit being shorter

[@chicanopridealvarez1385]

Justin Thomas did it work? I have same issue

[@INTERNA9]

Thanx

[@jsniperproductionz6557]

Im gonna try it uhhm I know it's leaking but I think mine is the hose to the right going to the driver side but I will check under the power steering reservoir FIRST thanks for the info

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Thank you for watching!

[@bobespnza-la7030]

Can I just buy a new hose ? I do have this leak but it’s not leaking a lot but definitely going down the hose and eventually starts to get under the oil pan. No puddles

[@reubenhughes574]

man that hose probably would have slid off, no need to go attacking it with the flat head lol

[@dannycampos8110]

I have a leak as well, and there’s a lot of corrosion/ oil on the hose itself that connects to the clamp that your replacing. So would this be my problem as well, to just replace the clamp?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

yeah I would replaced the clamp first

[@andreasam3343]

What if the leak is down on the other side can we still place a clamp on the other end? Of that same hose

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

yes this is a low pressure hose so it has clamps on both sides

[@andreasam3343]

Thanks

[@markflierl1624]

1:50 Good idea. I made a mess!

[@clognehssi9832]

So your hose had no rips? I took 2 of my hoses off and was confused because I didn’t see rips, would my problem be pressure line then ?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

No the issue is the clamp

[@clognehssi9832]

@@ERICSDIYGARAGE I also noticed tho that the pressure line hose that goes up to pump has fluid,

[@manuelsalgado8510]

Do you use ATF for power steering?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Yes I do

[@manuelsalgado8510]

ERICSDIYGARAGE thanks for the quick response,

[@seove1]

Nice!

[@nadrac2002]

Is there a specific name for this sort clamp

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

not that i am aware of, they are just standard hose clamps

[@nadrac2002]

@@ERICSDIYGARAGE Thank you.Im new to this stuff lol.So how would I go about finding the size of the clamp that I need.I have a Nissan Altima 06

[@lexloose2112]

Jubilee clips

[@nadrac2002]

@@lexloose2112 Thanks

[@binhdoan2056]

Are you sure that the new clamp will not be loosened because of the heat?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

I sold the car but it wasn't leaking after replacing the clamp

[@ShinnickDepression]

It's the standard fix for these clamps and doesn't tend to fail.

[@willn9099]

What clamp did you use to replace the factory one?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Just one I got from the auto parts store

[@1016jayy]

Do you have a similar video for a kia sorento?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

I don't unfortunately, this will be the same though its just removing a clamp. let me know if you need more help

[@tonycervantes4816]

what is the name of that hose that goes from the reserve to the power steering pump

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

You can just get 5/8 power steering hose that Autozone sells by the foot

[@tonycervantes4816]

@@ERICSDIYGARAGE is 5/8 or 3/8 ..is a return line hose.?

[@derbycityracing2997]

is it okay to use atf for power steering fluid in an 03 maxima se auto

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

should be fine

[@willbrownandthecity]

did it fix your leak?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Will Brown yes the power steering hose is dry now.

[@chrismen8499]

Do I get air in the system like this?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

no

[@seove1]

I wonder how much the mechanic bill would have been? 😦

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

I would hope its someone honest that didn't charge much

[@Nehmo]

Let's say the leak in the metal pipe coming from the top of the pump. Can I cut the pipe and sleave it on both sides with a couple of clamps on each side? Will that hold the pressure?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

It would depend if its a high pressure line that your talking about if so I would doubt it would work since the pressure is extermly high on the high side of the power steering system.

[@JLE1177]

Mines leaking down where the hose meats the pump. This is my next job to tackle.

[@andreasam3343]

Jeremy L mines leaking in. The same spot have u got your fixed

[@dincanward7067]

Just cut both ends Off replace hose in middle and use pipe clamps.

[@rfcdgaf]

How do you bleed it?

[@kevintornatore5628]

Jack up both wheels and move steering wheel back and forth for a few min

[@SSwizzyMusic]

God toyota oem clamp made the biggest indent in the rubber hose and it’s slowly leaking

[@techstar4547]

Is that your pressure line?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

+Techstar low pressure

[@techstar4547]

Thank you. Ive never worked on power steering.

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

+Techstar no problem thank you for watching

[@rajjie88]

you dont even need to remove the hose, you can just undo the original clamp and move it down the hose. Install new screw type clamp and you are done. Unless you are worried about the original clamp being on the hose....

[@marioom9420]

can this be causing my car shake ?

[@ERICSDIYGARAGE]

Low pressure can cause minor vibrations but not shaking

[@LUCENZO87]

Rubbish