If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)

Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie

Please note that it is not permitted to have referral links posted in your signature. Keep these links contained in the appropriate forum. Thank you.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055940817/signature-rules

Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

power steering fluid

wavin · 2006-02-22 09:06:00

noticed my power steering fluid is near the minimum level last night. can this fluid be got in petrol stations or would i have to go to a motor factors? anything particular i should be aware of while topping it up? thanks

22-02-2006 9:06am

#1

wavin

Closed Accounts Posts: 213 ✭✭

Join Date: November 2004

Posts: 184

noticed my power steering fluid is near the minimum level last night.

can this fluid be got in petrol stations or would i have to go to a motor factors?

anything particular i should be aware of while topping it up?

thanks

0

Comments

#2 22-02-2006 10:02am

Seth Brundle

Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 41,222 Mod ✭✭✭✭

Join Date: April 2003

Posts: 40168

It depends on the grades allowed.
Many petrol stations may have something like Dexron Type II or whatever and this may or may not be suitable for your car.
Read your owners manual!

0
#3 22-02-2006 10:10am

MercMad

Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,266 ✭✭✭

Join Date: October 2004

Posts: 4227

Typically it is actually ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid). Just buy a good brand !

0
#4 22-02-2006 10:57pm

AMurphy

Closed Accounts Posts: 1,237 ✭✭✭

Join Date: January 2005

Posts: 1208

Check the cap or User Manul for the type to use and get the generic formulation of that, wherever it is cheapest. You don't need a lot anyway. 1/2 pint at most.
Just keep an eye on it, you may have a leak in the PS rack. Don't let the pump run dry or even low tot he point where it starts foaming the oil.

0