re: Pentosin

[Bernie Strub <bstrub@silverlink.net>]

Doyt W. Echelberger sed:
>
>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.

There was a running change (in an Audi????) on this.  My 11/86 build date 87
4kcsq requires Pentosin in the power steering system.  Says so right on the
reservoir.  Just did a flush and filter change this fall, much quieter now.

>>>>>Bernie
87 4kcsq alpine white/light grey cloth
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