[Vwdiesel] Fw: NEVERMIND!!power steering fluid for 88 Jetta GL TD ?

[TexasTDI]

I sure wouldn't use 80w-90 oil in my PS system.  Here's what the Bentley
Manual says:

"On cars manufactured up to April 1989 the PS fluid is Dexron II ATF.
Beginning in April 1989 the PS fluid was changed to a special hydraulic oil.
VW Part Number G 002 000.  It is fully compatible with ATF."

Chris Thornton
1991 Volkswagen Jetta 2 Door 1.6 Diesel - 236k miles
2000 Volkswagen Golf 1.9TDI (turbo diesel) - 81k miles
Amsoil Synthetic Lubricants Dealer #1098500
http://www.amsoil.com
http://texastdi.com/6/ubb.x

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike & Coreen Smith" <ve9aa at nbnet.nb.ca>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Friday, May 09, 2003 6:21 PM
Subject: [Vwdiesel] Fw: NEVERMIND!!power steering fluid for 88 Jetta GL TD ?


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> PLEASE Disregard !  I just spoke to the PO.  He was using 80/90 gear oil
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> it. Thicker and less prone to leaking I guess.
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> re:Subject: power steering fluid for 88 Jetta GL TD ?
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> Hi All,
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> Still haven't gotten around to buying a Bentley manual, nor do I own any
> other books on my 88 Jetta, 1.6L turbo diesel. zilch.
> I need to please know what kind of power steering fluid goes into the
> container by the rad.  My rack is leaking. PO told me about it, but today
> the pump started squealing and the fluid level was down quite a bit. Car
> harder to steer than normal.  It appears to be a clear fluid of some kind.
> I have some power steering fluid here but it's a blue color.  I also have
> some ATF fluid, which is equiv to dextron III and it's a red color.
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> Advice?!
>
> TIA,
> Mike
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> Mike, Coreen & Corey Smith
> 271 Smith Rd
> Waterville, NB
> E2V 3V6
> Canada