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What kind of fluid should I use to top off my power stearing fluid?

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Old 02-07-2004, 10:33 AM
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Default What kind of fluid should I use to top off my power stearing fluid?

2k2 A4 1.8T FrontTrak

My power stearing fluid is low, need to fill. But what kind should I use?

Anyone know what kind dealers use?

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Use only Audi fluid. If under warranty go have dealer top off for free, if not buy from dealer.
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can't remember the type (written on reservior though) dealer is the only place to get it
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the generic brand is called pentosin chs11 or something..it is a green can with red and white writing..it is mineral hydro fluid,green in color
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What Hitec said...stop by dealer and have them top it off
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Default Pentosin CH11S or maybe it's F.. i forget.

it's in a green metal can.. you can ask for it by name.
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Just add water. >>I am kidding!<<
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That would be ideal, but it was saturday after 1pm... no service dept. open...
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