power steering fluid

[mazzy]

i've bought some dexron III is that the right fluid before i put it in and cause the seals to f**k up. ?????

Cant find much on net.

The chamber was pretty much empty, i noticed a whining noise from engine bay when turning wheels on stand still, i think its air in the power steering pump or summit. Chkd oil and it was low... not much at all.

 

[Mo-S3]

NO dontuse that stuff it will cause damage to your power steering system. You need to get the green oil form audi vw dealers. its designed specifically for these cars.

 

[mazzy]

thanx mate, green fluid.... wats it called?

 

[AndyMac]

It's VAG mineral oil, about £8 for 1litre from VW/Seat/Skoda dealer
or £16 from Audi dealer

 

[mazzy]

better go to vw. lol audi take da /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/swear.gif ;-)

 

[HTC]

Also you need to check the fluid level when its warm with the wheels straight. If you are checking it on a cold engine and a cold day it will be normal for the level to be slightly under minimum.

 

[Ess_Three]

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Also you need to check the fluid level when its warm with the wheels straight. If you are checking it on a cold engine and a cold day it will be normal for the level to be slightly under minimum.

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You learn something new everyday...cheers!

 

[mazzy]

where exaxtly is the fill level.?? i can look into mine its empty n den u c a hole whre the dipstick goes deeper, cant c into there too dark. lol

 

[Mo-S3]

its on the dipstick /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bang.gif