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topping up fluids

misterdeeds · 2011-07-14 18:31:24

Hi folks sorry if this sounds stupid but Idont know what to do : I have an opel astra 5 door (club) and I was wondering can I top up brake fluid and power steering fluid ,thanks in advance

14-07-2011 6:31pm

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misterdeeds

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Hi folks sorry if this sounds stupid but Idont know what to do :
I have an opel astra 5 door (club) and I was wondering can I top up brake fluid and power steering fluid ,thanks in advance

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#2 14-07-2011 6:51pm

jimmyw

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Yes you can but not with the same fluid.Each contains different stuff.Either look in your handbook or ask a dealer which stuff exactly goes in each and dont over fill.If they keep dropping, then you have a leak and must be looked at.

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#3 14-07-2011 6:53pm

tossy

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You can indeed just make sure you get the proper fluid for each,read the manual and do a little googling if you are unsure.

The questions i would ask are - do the need to be topped up? and if so why? It could be just general wear and tear over the years or it could be a bigger problem.For instance in the case of PS fluid bigger heavier wheels on the car can put the power steering set up under stress.

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