Re: PS fluid replacement....'96 A6 wagon
 

It may not be the "best" but IMHO it is the lazy way to do it! lol

Tony yours is probably more thorough where you take apart the lines and
actually use some proper flushing solution for this type of job.


"Tony" <tonyj@visi.com> wrote in message
news:135hrnttdip82c4@corp.supernews.com...
>
>
> dave AKA vwdoc1 wrote:
>> Yeah that sounds like one way.
>>
>> Another way may be to drain the reservoir (turkey baster with hose on tip
>> may work) and refill it with the proper fluid, remove the PS return hose
>> at the reservoir nipple, plug nipple and aim it into a bucket. If you
>> have to extend the hose that is good too so you don't make a mess and can
>> measure the quantity that comes out.
>> Then start the engine, turn the steering lightly from lock to lock and
>> keep adding the proper fluid into the reservoir until you see the proper
>> color of the fluid coming out. You can always measure the amount that
>> comes out too and compare that to the total fluid requirements of your
>> steering system!
>>
>> It helps if you have a helper and it might take you 20-30 minutes. ;-)
>> I will assume that you will need about 4 containers which might run you
>> about $100 for all four. I calculate at least 2 to flush and the other
>> two to refill which might give you some extra so this won't happen again!
>> ;-)
>> And since you were adding some fluid we can assume you have a small leak
>> and will need the extra fluid.
>>
>> Your system probably requires the synthetic mineral oil. I believe that
>> there are two types, regular and synthetic.
>>
>> Consider it a maintenance job that should be done every so many years.
>> ;-)
>
> Dave. You win. Yours is the best way :-)