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Has anyone had to replace your Power Steering hoses on a 3rd Generation Tacoma?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by SoCalTaco8, Dec 29, 2019.

  1. Dec 29, 2019 at 1:30 PM
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    SoCalTaco8

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    Had my truck serviced at the dealership and they told me my Power Steering line's needs to be replaced because they are Leaking. Has anyone had to replace them? I have 45,000 miles on the truck, seems odd that this would be leaking already. Dealer wanted +$600 to have this done, looked at some videos on replacing the lines on other cars and it doesn't look that difficult.
    Anyone have any tips before i jump in to this?

    Thanks
     
  2. Dec 29, 2019 at 1:32 PM
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    First step: make sure you have identified the leak, before you start replacing parts. Your suspicions are valid; I'd give it a good long look, and maybe find another shop.

    I'm fairly picky, and like to keep things in good working order. That said, my 2006 GMC Yukon had a leaky PS hose, it leaked just enough to make the hose have a soaked spot, it never even leaked enough for me to add fluid. I owned/drove it about 5-6 years. Don't get me wrong, a leak is a leak, and it was on my list of things to do, but I just never made it a priority.
     
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  3. Dec 29, 2019 at 1:37 PM
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    That seems odd for that mileage and age, I'd verify your leak before shelling out the dough.
     
  4. Dec 29, 2019 at 1:40 PM
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    warranty?
     
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  5. Dec 29, 2019 at 1:42 PM
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    I was gonna say the same thing, power steering should be covered under the 5yr/60k powertrain warranty.
     
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    Usually doesn’t cover hoses.
     
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  7. Dec 29, 2019 at 1:43 PM
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    Gotcha, first time seeing this issue with our trucks, never had this issue on my 3rd, 2nd or 1st gen high mileage trucks.
     
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  8. Dec 29, 2019 at 1:44 PM
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    I think you are correct, belts n hoses are usually considered wear items, as far as I've seen anyway.
     
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    Toyota corporate culture has a couple of buzzwords for this: "go-look-see", "gemba". Check the hoses yourself and see if they are leaking. If you can't find the leak, ask the dealer to show you. If the leak exists obviously replace the line.

    I can see the coupling at the rack being a bitch to loosen if it's rusted, due to lack of swing space for a wrench.
     
  10. Dec 29, 2019 at 1:50 PM
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    dude lives in So Cal so there shouldn't be any corrosion :worthless:
     
  11. Dec 29, 2019 at 3:03 PM
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    Are they possibly mistaking a front cover leak for a power steering leak?
     
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  12. Dec 29, 2019 at 3:04 PM
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    This is what I think. The cover leaks right at the pump tricking many techs.
     
  13. Dec 29, 2019 at 3:07 PM
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    And the front cover should be under warranty at that milage.
     
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    Good call!
    I haven't looked under the hood, but I was skeptical 3 year old PS hoses with 45k miles were already leaking.
     
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  15. Dec 29, 2019 at 3:13 PM
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    I'd check with an inspection mirror. I don't think anybody likes to pay for anything they don't have to.
     
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  16. Dec 30, 2019 at 1:39 PM
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    I've got the same leak. Noticed it the other day when I pulled my skid plate off. I can't tell if its a hose or a seal.
     
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    hosegate?
     
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