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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 11:08 AM
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I'd make sure I have the correct fluid in - Pentosin.
Bleeding the system provides there are no bubles (all are harmful) in the fluid.
Flush it.
Low lever as high level are bad.

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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 03:39 PM
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Each time I suck some fluid out and replace it with new the noise goes away for awhile. The fluid is still not quite clear yet.

CanI flush the system by sucking out the resevoir, refilling it runing theengine and turning the wheel untill the fluid is clear?

I've read 2 tech articles on flushing the PS, one where you remove the resevoir & the return line and another where you remove the line at the radiator. Both seem a little scary if I run the fluid out with the engine.

I fill more comfortable sucking and refilling if that will do the job.

Also so I can't find a fluid leak. Seems there would be one if air was getting in the system from a leak.

Thanks for the help.

 
Old Nov 29, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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What kind of fluid are you using? I have a really good feeling your not using the right stuff.
 
Old Nov 29, 2007 | 06:07 PM
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Auditexh my car is doing the samething when i makes turns can i get the ps fluid at autozone or does it have to come from the dealer
 
Old Nov 29, 2007 | 06:14 PM
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You can ONLY use the factory fluid or the Pentosin fluid from ecstuning, other fluids will damage the PS pump.
 
Old Nov 29, 2007 | 06:16 PM
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ok thanks how often does it usually evaporate meaning the time it does?
 
Old Nov 29, 2007 | 06:18 PM
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My wrench used Valvoline. It was clear in a gallon jug. It didn't say mineral oil, I asked if it was a mineral oil base and he said yes.

Parts stores around here don't seem to have it and didn't feel like driving to the dealership. Ordered synthetic from Pelican Parts, will be here tomorrow.

 
Old Nov 29, 2007 | 06:21 PM
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ok thanks how often does it usually evaporate meaning the time it does?
I usually have to top it off every 10k working on cars at the dealer, so i would giveit a quick check every 5k.

As for the Valvoline stuff, get that out of there ASAP.
 
Old Nov 29, 2007 | 06:36 PM
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Pelicam listed Febi and Pentosin for my car. I ordered 2 lt of Febi.
 
Old Nov 29, 2007 | 06:40 PM
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Febi is the exact same thing as the Pentosin so you can use that too.
 



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