New Steering Box, why all this fluid

[Jehovasfitness]

Took jeep in for the TSB of the new gear box, as well as oil/filter change.

I get home and I smell what seems like oil burning. So I look under and see all this fluid, not sure if oil or something else. From above it doesn't look like oil was spilled when refilling and around the new gear box looks like a fair amount of fluid. Could this be "normal" if sloppy work was done rather than a problematic leak?

FWIW the Jeep drove pretty well before but there was a very minor amount of play in the steering wheel and slight wandering so figured why not. It does seem to be much better. If I had to say before the Jeep drove 90% like it should and now after the new box probably closer to 98-99%.

That said, there is fluid all over the place, thoughts? Wondering if there is an actual problem or if the mechanic just did a half ass job keeping things "clean" while changing things out.

EDIT: upon reviewing my dash cam footage when they pulled it out of the shop the tech immediately said, "I smell fluid" and asked for power steering fluid.

2018 25k miles FWIW

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[mwilk012]

Maryland’s Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Act stipulates that it is a two-party consent state. In this state, it is a criminal offense to tape-record a conversation without the consent of all involved parties. Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 10-402. This means that in Maryland you are not legally allowed to record a conversation you are taking part in unless all parties are in agreement.

Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 10-402(b): Breaking the wiretapping law is considered a felony, punishable by no more than five years of prison time and a fine of up to $10,000.

 

[MARSHMELLA]

It could be fluid that leaked out during the replacement. Hopefully they just didn’t clean up their mess after.

Honestly though it doesn’t really matter what anyone on the internet thinks. It needs to be taken back to the dealership ASAP.

 

[CarbonSteel]

I had a similar experience when my steering box was replaced and I chalk it up to the hoses draining out when removed and the fluid dripping everywhere.

I checked my fluid level a couple of days after the replacement and it was low, likely due to air working its way out of the system--so be sure to check yours.

What I really did not like was even after wiping down all areas I could reach with shop rags, the engine and adjoining areas became covered in oil film over the course of a few weeks. I hand washed it with a soft brush and Dawn soap and it did not return.

 

[MARSHMELLA]

Maryland’s Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Act stipulates that it is a two-party consent state. In this state, it is a criminal offense to tape-record a conversation without the consent of all involved parties. Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 10-402. This means that in Maryland you are not legally allowed to record a conversation you are taking part in unless all parties are in agreement.

Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 10-402(b): Breaking the wiretapping law is considered a felony, punishable by no more than five years of prison time and a fine of up to $10,000.

 

[Pepe My Little Mule]

Maryland’s Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Act stipulates that it is a two-party consent state. In this state, it is a criminal offense to tape-record a conversation without the consent of all involved parties. Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 10-402. This means that in Maryland you are not legally allowed to record a conversation you are taking part in unless all parties are in agreement.

Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 10-402(b): Breaking the wiretapping law is considered a felony, punishable by no more than five years of prison time and a fine of up to $10,000.

While you cited the law correctly... if you reviewed relevant case law you would have seen that no crime was committed by this owner for simply leaving his dashcam activated within his own vehicle.

 

[Jehovasfitness]

Maryland’s Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Act stipulates that it is a two-party consent state. In this state, it is a criminal offense to tape-record a conversation without the consent of all involved parties. Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 10-402. This means that in Maryland you are not legally allowed to record a conversation you are taking part in unless all parties are in agreement.

Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 10-402(b): Breaking the wiretapping law is considered a felony, punishable by no more than five years of prison time and a fine of up to $10,000.

even if they were outside the car at the time in public?

 

[Jehovasfitness]

I had a similar experience when my steering box was replaced and I chalk it up to the hoses draining out when removed and the fluid dripping everywhere.

I checked my fluid level a couple of days after the replacement and it was low, likely due to air working its way out of the system--so be sure to check yours.

What I really did not like was even after wiping down all areas I could reach with shop rags, the engine and adjoining areas became covered in oil film over the course of a few weeks. I hand washed it with a soft brush and Dawn soap and it did not return.

yeah, def not happy about that esp if I ever resell privately but then again, hopefully the work receipt will ease new owner's mind

 

[Jehovasfitness]

While you cited the law correctly... if you reviewed relevant case law you would have seen that no crime was committed by this owner for simply leaving his dashcam activated within his own vehicle.

that's what I was thinking since according to the law "a convo you are part of", i was not part of the conversation not even with my vehicle

 

[Pepe My Little Mule]

that's what I was thinking since according to the law "a convo you are part of", i was not part of the conversation not even with my vehicle

Yes, but there is more to it than that, regardless I would not worry about it.

 

[CarbonSteel]

yeah, def not happy about that esp if I ever resell privately but then again, hopefully the work receipt will ease new owner's mind

It will "wear off" over time with rain, road splash, etc. working its way up from the bottom. The hoses are not in a good place and I guess it would be difficult for them to catch the fluid as it drained, plus they are "on the clock".

Just be sure to check your fluid levels after a few days. I think you will find it is below the minimum fill level.

 

[HeavyUser]

Why not spray it down with some simple green and hose, then check on it in a few days.

 

[mwilk012]

Yes, but there is more to it than that, regardless I would not worry about it.

Unless he intends to ever use the dash cam for any legal purpose. It’s good to avoid doing crimes.

 

[Pepe My Little Mule]

Unless he intends to ever use the dash cam for any legal purpose. It’s good to avoid doing crimes.

Good point and while we are at it, someone should warn him about the OEM speedometer and obeying posted speed limits...

 

[mwilk012]

Good point and while we are at it, someone should warn him about the OEM speedometer and obeying posted speed limits...

The signs do a good enough job of that.

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