R50/53 Power steering fluid
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Just noticed the manual doesn't even label the power steering cap in the engine compartment diagram as a location for maintenance. Is it assumed that you never look at the PS fluid level? I'm assuming it is the small reservoir & cap right next to the coolant expansion tank?
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Power steering fluid
Yes that's the power steering reservoir.
Unless you have a leak you should not have to top it off.
As an example I have not touched mine, other than to check, for 50,000 miles.
Since you have a first gen car Pentosin CHF 11s is the proper fluid for the power steering.
I have no idea as to the availability or suitability of other fluids for you to use.
Hope this helps...
Unless you have a leak you should not have to top it off.
As an example I have not touched mine, other than to check, for 50,000 miles.
Since you have a first gen car Pentosin CHF 11s is the proper fluid for the power steering.
I have no idea as to the availability or suitability of other fluids for you to use.
Hope this helps...
Last edited by kazlot; Oct 17, 2011 at 02:03 PM.
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