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Does stop leak fix power steering hoses?

Updated: 10/20/2022
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I have used stop leak in my coolant tank and master cylinder and it has worked for both. However, it is a temporary fix. It will stop the leaking for some time but eventually you will most likely need to repair whatever it broken. But I would definitely give it a try because it did hold up for nearly 3 months before it got to the point where I had to replace it.

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