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Old 02-07-2007, 08:26 AM
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Default Wrong power steering fluid?

Just got a call from CPT, where my car is to have the power steering line replaced. Al asked what fluid I used when I replaced my steering rack. He said it's the wrong color -- it's red. I told him I used this:

<img src="http://www.worldimpex.com/assets/partimages/041136.jpg">

I also left the can with what was left in it in the front seat. So he checked the can, called back and said "this stuff is green" (which is correct) "but the stuff coming out of the steering rack is red." I told him I used whatever is in the can when I refilled the reservoir.

We are scratching our heads. Maybe the new steering rack had fluid in it? But wouldn't it cycle through when I filled the reservoir and started the engine? Maybe Al is colorblind?
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Default Did someone swap your coolant tank and power steering lines?

I used the same Pentosin power steering fluid recently, it's green, reminded me of lime jello.
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You're really Rod Serling, aren't you... Some real twilight zone stuff happens to you...
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Yikes, I hope not.
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I'm convinced this car is possessed.
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Default maybe it knows you're a Spartan...tudododu, tudododu

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Default red sounds like Dexron ATF -- which is used in a lot of cars for PS.... bad news in your TT tho

get it out of there quick
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