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Leaky power steering reservoir?

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Does anyone else have a problem with there being a grungy buildup of dusty fluid on the outside of the power steering reservoir? What's up with it? Any fixes availible?
Mac
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This happens when the engine reaches very high rpms (5-6000+). If you'll notice, the tubes feeding and returning the fluid under pressure come from underneath the reservoir. So, at high rpms, the pump is basically blasting the cap with fluid and some gets out. Not a big deal...

You do check your fluids at every gas fill-up RIGHT??? :)
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