Power Steering Fluid Problems of Dodge Charger

Vehicle was making a grumbling noise at very low speed while turning in any direction, such as backing out or a driveway & turning wheels to face the proper direction to exit. This led me to take the car into a vehicle repair shop where certified asi mechanics could inspect & hopefully repair. What they discovered was that the power steering fluid level was fairly low. They simply added the proper & specific fluid type that is used in that particular vehicle made by the car manufacturer mopar. This surprisingly fixed the issue to what I am assuming will be a temporary resolution. Based on my own extensive research & common knowledge, I have discovered this is a very common issue. Somehow the fluid is leaking, or seeping out somewhere from the allegedly sealed steering system. What I discovered based on research, is that obviously a sealed system should not leak, or seep, & with it being sealed it cannot evaporate. Most issues w/the vehicle steering pump have been leaks from around the 2 seals of the reservoir fluid tank. A replacement tank & seals can be purchased separately rather than entire pump assembly which is very expensive. Another common issue is that the "rack" outer seal leaks. Unfortunately the atf+4 stock fluid is aggressive on these seals & they can/will become porous over time & leak. Additionally, the pump, it's hoses, & the seals on the ends of the rack are now known as leak points. The entire system should be recalled & replaced after fixing these issues. If the fluid becomes too low the vehicle & its driver/occupants will experience a power steering failure in which the steering will simply shut down & not perform its function - steering! I don't need to comment as to how extremely dangerous this could be; not just for occupants in the said vehicle, but the occupants in other vehicles. My young son drives this exact vehicle, & I am deeply concerned.

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