Re: "Hydraulic" oil

[AUDIDUDI@delphi.com]

> I have an 87 4000S, 1.8L
> 
> The cap on the power steering says ATF.
> 
> The reservoir says "use only mineral oil"
> 
> I know the 5000 series uses the Pentosin hydraulic stuff, but some of the 
> 4K's use ATF (dextron,etc.) and some use Pentosin.  I plan on draining 
> the fluid and changing the filter in the reservoir soon for normal 
> maintenance, but don't really know what to put back in.  I feel that I 
> can't rely on what the previous owner has installed, so I appeal to the 
> Gods of all Audi's for advice.      What gives????

I recommend Redline's Power Steering fluid ... it isn't cheap (about $8/qt)
but DID cure a problem I had with beating the pump while autocrossing.  Out
here, most places that sell Redline products stock it.

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