Power steering fluid leak problem?

[Ti Kan]

Rishabh Kasliwal writes:
> I have a 1995 Audi A6, 3L. It suddenly sprung a Power Steering Fluid leak.
> The power steering fluid is way below the MIN mark in the reservoir.
> The car makes ominous noises when I try to turn either left/right/
> I cant see the place of the leak though, it seems to be from somewhere  
> below, near the bottom of the engine. 

Check power steering hoses and the reservoir for cracks.

> Where can I get the Audi Hydraulic Fluid G002000 from?, KRAGEN's does not 
> stock them.

Since you have a 650 area code you are in the SF Bay Area.  You can
get G002000 from the Audi dealer (Carlsen or Rector are nearby),
or you can get the exact OEM equivalent (Pentosin CHF-11S) from a number
of auto parts places that specialize in Euro/German cars.  A couple of
these are Bugformance (various locations) or New Dimensions (Santa Clara).

> Is it okay if I use some other fluid while I take it to get it checked?

Don't mix other fluids with the factory fluid.

Fix the leak ASAP, or the leaks could get expensive.  The fluid isn't
very cheap.

-Ti
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