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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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What should i use for power steering fluid? If its low does it mean theres a leak cause its making a squeeking sound cause its low?
 
Old Oct 15, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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Go to the search section, there was a discussion last week herein the A6 forum about power steering fluid....
 
Old Oct 15, 2007 | 07:14 PM
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Buy it from a VW or Audi dealer. You can't use the stuff
other cars use.
 
Old Oct 15, 2007 | 07:38 PM
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The factory powersteering fluid is mineral based, which means it evaporates over time. Just get the factory stuff and top it off as needed.
 
Old May 28, 2008 | 09:36 AM
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I have a 98 A6 Wagon C4. calls for G00-2000 steering fluid, Got G-004-012 from VW dealer. Just wondering if this is the same before I top-off the reservoir?
 
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