I have a 1996 Honda accord Ex. 138000 miles on it.
Last Friday one mechanic installed new rack & pinion and new tie rod end. Now the power steering fluid level is decreasing very fast. Already I have added fluid to the reservoir three times to prevent the level go below minimum mark. The new rack and pinion is from Cardone. Even last evening I added the fluid up to maximum mark and today morning I saw it came down half way between maximum and minimum mark. Is it a common feature with newly installed rack & pinion? I mean 1st 3-4 days the fluid level go down then it remain at the same place or is it due some leak somewhere.

My questions is
What could be the reasons for leakage from the new rack and pinion?

I really appreciate suggestions.

 

well it is common that the system needs to be burped of trapped air;
but you'll need to look under the car and check for leaks.
Maybe squeeze the bellows boots to see if they are full of fluid.

Hmmmmmm, cardone reman parts; made by slave labor in china, oh excuse me "political prisoners".

 

......Just take it back to the shop and have them diagnose it,,
maybe they left a fitting loose..maybe like Dude said , they did not bleed system properly......if it is the rack leaking should be totally under warranty

Cardone,,,,,,,, not my top 3 choice for p/s rack ,, i had to warranty a couple of them within 3 months ,, now i stay away from them,