BradH009

my power steering level was low so I added some regualr power steering fluid. It then began making noises so I went to the dealer and bought the correct power steering fluid. I changed out the fluid but the power steering still makes noises. What should I do?

drago3431

Did you drain it completely or just replaced the fluid from the reservoir?

BradH009

I just replaced the fluid from the reservoir.

BradH009

Also the fluid was bubbling when I looked at it. How is air getting into the system?

CK:1.8T+Rabbitâ„¢

You cannot use regular power steering fluid. Our cars ONLY take synthetic hydraulic oil. Tsk tsk. Better hope your rack, etc isn't toast. I'd replace the reservoir and do a thorough flush ASAP.

BradH009

The first fluid I put in was not, but then I went and got the G ... fluid but I didnt flush the system I just replaced the fluid in the resevoir.

CK:1.8T+Rabbitâ„¢

system flushed ASAP. Hopefully things will turn out OK, but I wouldn't be too optimistic.

jguthrie

I just picked up a bottle to top off my resevior the other day. Mechanic gave me the choice of Swepco 715 power steering fluid or the Pentosin. He said the Swepco is only $8 and is identical to the pentosin ($14/bottle). So I bought that. This stuff is probly no easier to come by than the pentosin, but I thought i'd let everyone know that it exists.

DukeBoy27

The same way your fluid is leaking out, my friend

BradH009

because I just bought this car and the fluid was low, its a 96 and I doubt fluid was ever added.