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If it was low recently and you filled it, it could be air in the system. The overflow can also result when pressure in the tank is too high. This is often the result of a faulty Power Steering pump.

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Q: Why does the power steering fluid overflow the reservior when engine is running on a 1999 acura 3.2tl?
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