Re: Which dextron ATF fluid for 4kq brakes

[Linus Toy <linust@mindspring.com>]

From: Todd Phenneger <phen9461@uidaho.edu>

>The bently recommends any Dextron ATF fluid.  Well, there are
> Synthetic dextrons and non-synth.  Also, ATF is highly detergent, will 
>my seals fail me now.  Any other reccomendations.
>	PLEASE, NO ONE SAY PENTOSIN.  4OOOs DO NOT TAKE 
>  PENTOSIN! 
>Like I said though, any suggestions other than pentosin.  L8R

I assume you're talking about the Power Steering fluid and not the
hydraulic brake circuit--two distinct systems.

for your older ('84) 4kq, probably true. (dexron ATF)
for the later 4kq (like my old '87 4kcsq) LOOK AT THE RESEVOIR.  Despite
the fact that the '87 manual said ATF, the resevoir had a label calling for
Mineral "Oel"  Audi # G02-000 (or whatever that number was).  Before a
sharp mechanic pointed it out, I toasted the seals on two PS pumps over 5
years.  
--ldt
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