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Re: Pentosin



On Mon, 3 Mar 1997, Doyt W. Echelberger wrote:

> The owner's manual of my 1986 Audi 4000 CSq does not call for Pentosin as
> the fluid in the power steering unit or in the power assist brake unit.
> 
> It specifically calls for ATF Dexron in the power assisted steering unit
> reservoir, and Dot 4 brake fluid in the power assisted brake reservoir.
> Both statements are in clear black print, right there on page 73.
> 
> I am posting this because much of the information appearing on the list
> implies that anyone using anything except Pentosin in their hydraulic
> system is going to ruin the pump and seals. Yes, you must use Pentosin in
> Audi's requiring that fluid, but not all Audi models require Pentosin.
> 
> I am sure that MANY or even MOST Audi's require Pentosin for the hydraulic
> fluid in the power assisted steering unit. But SOME don't.  Mine doesn't.
> Maybe yours doesn't either. My owner's manual specifies what to use. Maybe
> your's does also.
> 
> Doyt


Thanks.  My '87 4kcsq does not require "Hydraulic oil" of any kind.  
Apparently that was a unique feature to the 5k, 100, 200, etc.

Bill Murin