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Re: Power Steering Fluid



Dextron II from Autozone (cheappy brand works fine)

Dextron brand is a Ford product I beleive



On Tue, 4 Jan 2005 09:01:49 -0800 (PST), RICHARD F KELLNER
<rfkellner@snet.net> wrote:
Is the Dextron II the Ford or GM version of ATF?  What about the new ATF (universal) that is used in most transmissions now?  Can the universal be used without causing problems?
Thanks, Rick.

Patrick Bureau <patrick.bureau@gmail.com> wrote:
DEXTRON II automatic transmission fluid is the recommended fluid for this
pump. (see user manual of vehicle - but it was in 85)

> -----Original Message-----
> From: scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org [mailto:scirocco-l-
> bounces@scirocco.org] On Behalf Of Rick Kellner
> Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 5:36 AM
> To: 'Scirocco List'
> Subject: RE: Power Steering Fluid
>
> Al, is the power steering fluid that is typically available at a FLAPS
> acceptable or does VW require a special fluid?
> Thanks, Rick.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org
> [mailto:scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org] On Behalf Of Allyn
> Sent: Monday, January 03, 2005 6:45 PM
> To: Brad Sterling; Scirocco List
> Subject: Re: Power Steering Fluid
>
> a whining pump will not be corrected by any fluid changes. once they get
> to
> the whining point, they will stay that way until replaced. the plus side
>
> here is that i've never seen one grenade or anything drastic like that.
> that all said, it always helps to periodically change out the power
> steering
> fluid, as its an unfiltered system. there is this orange bottle stuff
> i've
> used. its marketed as a stop leak, but it does so by softening/expanding
> old
> seals. i've had this work near-magic on a leaking rack (going strong
> still
> for 2+ years, and i still have torn boots - still no leakage).
> Al
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Brad Sterling"
> To: "Scirocco List"
> Sent: Monday, January 03, 2005 12:21 PM
> Subject: Power Steering Fluid
>
>
> > The power steering pump on my 16v is starting to make some noise like
> it's
> > low on fluid. Since I've basically done nothing with this unit sine
> I've
> > had to car, I think a flush and change of fluid is in order. Any
> > suggestions on a flush agent and/or fluid? TIA.
> >
> > -Brad
> > '86 Scirocco 16v
> >
> >
> >
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