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Power Sterring fluid

Old Mar 26, 2006 | 04:35 PM
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I have a 2003 2.7T A6. What kind of power steering fluid does it use? The owners manual does not specify.


 
Old Apr 6, 2006 | 02:15 PM
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I have a 2000 1.8t a4, I don't know too. But I have noticed that it's color is yellow, not the usual kind put in most cars.
 
Old Apr 6, 2006 | 02:39 PM
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It is not the usual kind in most cars. Audi uses a mineral oil based fluid.
I believe the brand is Pentosin, CHF 11S
 
Old Apr 6, 2006 | 03:14 PM
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Order it online, as I just got ripped $28.00 for a liter from the Audi stealer.
 
Old Apr 6, 2006 | 04:36 PM
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It isn't much less on line.
 
Old Apr 6, 2006 | 05:25 PM
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Yep it's Pentosin CH 11S. There is no substitute. Other regular brands will ruin the seals in your steering rack.
 
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