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95 Ford Contour V6 is leaking power steering fluid apparently it is ending up on the exhaust manifold causing clouds of white smoke and a bad smell inside car What to fix and where?
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Leaking, clogged, or incorrectly installed Power Steering hose; Leaking or damaged power steering pump (reservoir); Transmission fluid loss from leaking transmission seal (at firewall).
White exhaust Smoke could also be from: Worn or broken piston rings; Cracked or brittle valve stem seals allowing oil to enter combustion chamber; Rich fuel injector; Plugged or damaged pcv valve; Worn or scored cylinder block (engine); Worn or damaged piston; Worn valve guides.
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