It is all in how easy it is to steer the car. The major difference in having power steering can be felt when parking the car or other maneuvers requiring maximum steering travel at very low speeds.
If you have a leak, you need to find the source and repair. Most fluid leaks from hydraulic power steering systems come from one of two hoses, called the pressure hose and the return hose. You can...
Red is the "normal" power steering fluid. If you can't get "power steering fluid," Dexron automatic transmission fluid is the same stuff. Clear is Honda power steering fluid.
I have successfully used dextron III AS POWER steering fluid in my 88 full size Bronco for many years. 344 K miles and I don't baby it. Used it in the Volvo and Camry too. Just be sure manufacturer...