Power Steering Fluid: What to get?
03-31-2012, 05:15 AM
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03-31-2012, 05:50 AM
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Not on mine-Solidly lit
03-31-2012, 08:35 AM
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Great find
http://www.amazon.com/Pentosin-CHF202-Power-Steering-Fluid/dp/B0033R9QA2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333199034&sr=8-1
Pentosin has a new fluid that's a bit less expensive compared to the 11S and is a safe alternative.
PDS:
Pentosin has a new fluid that's a bit less expensive compared to the 11S and is a safe alternative.
PDS:
03-31-2012, 08:58 AM
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I have the 2002 S6 from Germany. The manual is in German. I usually consult the manual for things like this. So, I have been getting the orange lights for ABS and ESP on my dash come on randomly and always together when i drive. This morning I hear the usual whining when the steering fluid is low. So, now i know i have a steering fluid problem. Where I am, I don't have access to an audi "stealership" so, i need help with recommendations of what steering fluid to get. I have heard people say audi is particular about using only approved steering fluids or the world might come to an end. Any suggestions on what to get and what to stay away from? Also, anyone have ideas on what could be happening to my car or what to start troubleshooting for?
My first and cheaper solution would be to top off the fluid and see if the lights disappear - and I am really hoping they do. The lights don't always stay on. They come on and off intermittently as I drive. And there is the whining steering noise caused from the low steering fluid in the reservoir.
Also, once I get the fluid I wish to flush. Any write up with photos on flushing the power steering fluid?
04-01-2012, 10:16 AM
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It's not hard to flush the system.
I disconnected the smaller line off of the reservoir and aimed it toward a funnel with a pan under the funnel. Then plugged the reservoir with a rubber nipple from an assorted pack I got at Autozone. Now have someone start the car while you pour the fresh fluid into the reservoir. Also, have them turn the wheels back and forth slowly.
I disconnected the smaller line off of the reservoir and aimed it toward a funnel with a pan under the funnel. Then plugged the reservoir with a rubber nipple from an assorted pack I got at Autozone. Now have someone start the car while you pour the fresh fluid into the reservoir. Also, have them turn the wheels back and forth slowly.
04-03-2012, 05:47 AM
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04-03-2012, 12:12 PM
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