Re: Which dextron ATF fluid for 4kq brakes

[Todd Phenneger <phen9461@uidaho.edu>]

MIne takes the ATF.  I am sure.  My brakes are vacuum actuated anyhow.
thanks though.  I am doing the work today.
L8R

	Todd Phenneger   aka: Zarati
	1984 4000s quattro / New Red Paint
	2.5" Borla SS Exhaust  /  Boge Turbo Gas Shocks
	15" Wheels & 205/50 ZR15 Bridgestone RE-71s
	Considering a Turbo Conversion  :)

On Thu, 14 May 1998, Linus Toy wrote:

> 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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