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Old 02-27-2009, 05:24 PM
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Default Audi dealer says I dont need synthetic power steering fluid but instead the mineal audi OEM, true?
Its for my 1.8T, and also what power steering fluid can/should I use that I can pickup at walmart or autozone..etc?
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Old 02-27-2009, 05:57 PM
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True. G-004-000-M2 for a big bottle, G-004-012 for a small bottle.
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why do so many people use synthetic MOBIL 1..... etc
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Same thing.
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so audi OEM or which other one that I can pick up at WALMART/AUTOZONE?
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Neither. Skip and get some ATF+4, "Multivehicle" or Mobil 1 ATF.
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where do I get the MOBIL 1 ATF or ATF+4, these are all synthetic?
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ATF+4 is a licenced product, all brand the same. Get it at WalMart, under $4, yes "Synthetic".
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confused tho, isnt ATF transmission fluid?
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Default Yes, and the transmission is a hydraulic machine. ;)
The differences between ATF and Pentosin "green gold" are probably just the base petroleum oil (engine oil, ATF, etc.) versus mineral oil (Pentosin power steering fluid).
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