quattro Digest, Vol 3, Issue 49 Odd power steering observation.

[Larry C. Leung]

I found the opposite. Driving the 200Q (fresh 2nd re-built rack (don't
ask!)) in 
- 2 degree F weather. Steering quite heavy in highway driving, parking
only 
somewhat heavier than usual, lightens up after about 15 minutes of
driving, 
although not to usual, non-artic weather condition. I would have to say
this
is about what I expected in the cold we're having, your situation seems
to be
the opposite of what I would expect for ANY oil. Anyone with any ideas?

LL - NY


> Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2004 09:12:01 -0500
> From: "Fred Munro" <munrof at sympatico.ca>
> Subject: RE: Odd power steering observation
> To: "Andrew Duane" <andrew at savaJe.com>, "Quattro List"
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> Hi Andrew;
> 
> I notice the same thing on my '94 S4 (Servotronic disconnected) in 
> cold
> weather - the steering is light until I've driven the car for a bit, 
> then it
> gets heavier. Now that it's -30 outside, it's always light. I 
> suspect it is
> an oil viscosity issue related to oil temperature.
> 
> Fred Munro
> '94 S4
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:quattro-bounces at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Andrew Duane
> Sent: January 8, 2004 5:53 PM
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> Subject: Odd power steering observation
> 
> 
> Lately, I've been noticing that when I first start driving, the
> power steering on my A6Q has an incredibly light touch. Almost
> like someone snuck in and turned the servotronic (TM) back on.
> After a couple of minutes, it's back to normal.
> 
> Pentosin getting thick in the cold weather? Tires? Tire pressure?
> 
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> 
> Andrew Duane                Member Technical Staff - ATG
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