Re: Power steering fluid

[Andrew Duane USG <duane@hunch.zk3.dec.com>]

Hairy green toads from Mars made CHANGLONG  HUNG say:

> My steering pump has developed a groan and I would guess that power steering
> fluid is low. I am not sure what type of fluid to put in.  Any specific
> brand for Audi?  I remember so much was talked about "Pentosin".  Can I get
> it from local Pep Boys or just any fluid would do?  TIA

Most Audis (especially since the mid '80s) use Pentosin. 
It is *NOT* a brand of power steering fluid, and you *CANNOT*
use PS fluid in it's place.

Look under the hood at the reservoir. If it has a label on the
top that says "use only mineral hydraulic oil #G0020000", you
need Pentosin.

You can get it at a decent import parts place, or a VW/Audi
dealer (probably also MB and/or BMW). Or mailorder if you're
not in a hurry.

It costs about $15/liter give or take.

What kind of car do you have?

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