[s-cars] Re Generic DOT r or Pentosin 11 for Power Steering reservoir

[Tom Green]

Tim,

Time is of the essence in removing any foreign substance.  Is this
DOT 4 fluid brake fluid ?  I was afraid of that.  It will eat the  
seals in
the hydraulic system if allowed to remain there for any period of time.
This could include the ABS, hydraulic pump, brake booster, steering
rack, you get the idea.

1.  I haven't heard of a "burp" blowing fluid out of the system.
2.  You can drain the system easily.  When you will be confidant
you have removed all this system killer by using $25/quart Pentosin
for a flushing agent ?  This is usually done by using the return line on
the bottom of the reservoir and turning steering lock to lock with  
wheels
off ground for easy movement.

Tom '95 S6



> Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2005 10:52:18 -0400
> From: tim rad <tr0910 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [s-cars] Generic DOT 4 or Pentosin 11 for Power Steering
>     reservoir
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> My car just burped lots of fluid out of the power steering reservoir
> for some unknown reason.  I had a little generic DOT 4 fluid that I
> inadvertantly put an ounce or 2 into this reservoir.  I don't think
> this is what I should have done.  I have 2 questions.
>
> 1.  Has anybody else had the reservoir burp?
>
> 2.  Do I need to flush this DOT 4 out of the system?  Is there a
> recommended procedure for flushing the power steering system?
>
> thanks
> Tim