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Rich84
24th July 2014, 10:45 AM
I noticed my power steering fluid is around the low level on the reservoir. What are people using to top theirs up? It definitely isn't ATF like the Japs/Australian cars use, I'm assuming it's hydraulic oil as is frequently used on ZF power steering setups (Audi, Volvo, etc)?


Would be good if it is, seeing as I have some on the shelf!!
101RRS
24th July 2014, 12:52 PM
The workshop manual specifies Texaco Cold Climate Fluid 33270.

Here is an old thread - might have some clues.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/technical-chatter/66015-power-steering-fluid.html

Garry
jonesy63
24th July 2014, 07:35 PM
Hey Rich - how are your brake pads? As they wear, the pistons go further out which drops the brake fluid level. Sorry if I'm telling you "how to suck eggs"! :D
sheerluck
24th July 2014, 07:51 PM
Hey Rich - how are your brake pads? As they wear, the pistons go further out which drops the brake fluid level. Sorry if I'm telling you "how to suck eggs"! :D

Brake pad wear won't have any effect on the power steering fluid level though. ;)
jonesy63
25th July 2014, 07:57 AM
Brake pad wear won't have any effect on the power steering fluid level though. ;)

There should be a filter for posting while busy at work... :D
sheerluck
26th July 2014, 05:56 PM
There should be a filter for posting while busy at work... :D

We have one those where I work. It's called "spend too much time on forums and browsing the net during office hours, and we sack you, you lazy bugger" :D

And back on the original topic, I've just bought the Penrite semi-synthetic PAS fluid today, so I can drain and refill my D3's power steering.
Barryp
28th July 2014, 06:12 PM
Penrite make PAS fluid to suit LR.
1 Litre containers. I got it from a Repco store.
Internet search for "Penrite PAS fluid" pulls it up.
Regards
Barryp
sheerluck
28th July 2014, 06:55 PM
Penrite make PAS fluid to suit LR.
1 Litre containers. I got it from a Repco store.
Internet search for "Penrite PAS fluid" pulls it up.
Regards
Barryp

Would that be the one in my post above Barry? :angel:
Barryp
30th July 2014, 06:12 AM
Ah yes!
Your first line distracted me!
I have posted this a few times before and missed your comment above.
Regards
Barry
jonesy63
30th July 2014, 04:45 PM
Dave tends to drive a lot of people to distraction! :p:wasntme::D
sheerluck
30th July 2014, 04:53 PM
Dave tends to drive a lot of people to distraction! :p:wasntme::D

It's a special skill, honed to perfection over several thousand posts. :D