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Can I get some power steering fluid at like kmart or walmart to top it off?

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Old 12-12-2003, 02:25 PM
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Default Can I get some power steering fluid at like kmart or walmart to top it off?

Or do I have to get the special audi kind? TIA
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go for it.
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Any kind?
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Default I wouldnt.

Audi uses pentosin for PS fluid.
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would a auto parts store have pentosin, only dealer open saturdays is 45 minutes away.
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not a chance in hell
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Some around here do....
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which ones?
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Default NO! Get Pentosin CHF11S.

It has to be mineral-based fluid. You probably won't be able to find it at your typical auto parts store unless its euro parts specific.
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strauss discount, autozone and pepboys have pentosin now for $14


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