Have oil on top of engine

Asked by FrankCox Dec 14, 2016 at 09:35 PM about the 2001 Jeep Cherokee

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My daughter came home saying the jeep was
making strange noise and hard to steer I thought
maybe the belt went but got to car and smelled oil
the top of engine has oil on it it's dark so I couldn't
see much and I'm not very mechanical any
thoughts?

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F_O_R answered 7 years ago

Yes, get a flashlight or update your post in the morning when you can see.

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KenF answered 7 years ago

From your description it sounds like the power steering went. There is a high-pressure hydraulic hose that come from the pump itself to your steering rack, if that develops a leak it can spray power steering fluid anywhere, if it goes on the exhaust manifold you'll smell burning oil.

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