1997 quattro a6 power steering fluid (Mineral Oil) squirting out top

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Old 09-09-2006, 08:00 AM
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1997 quattro a6 power steering fluid (Mineral Oil) squirting out top onto engine from the hole under the cap. Too much pressure? Anyone know?
Old 09-09-2006, 09:19 AM
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You can reseal the ps pump or you can replace the ps pump. Get it fixed asap, pentosin CF 11s fluid is quite expensive to replace every week.

Also verify that it is the pump and not one of the hoses
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Sounds more like he's referring to reservoir than pump
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My guess would be faulty cap
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Hmmm...haven't heard that one. Make sure you're using the synthetic Pentosin 11S fluid.
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It squirting out of the little hole that faces the engine immediately below the radiator cap.
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You sure thats not coolant you're losing?
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Positive. Thx for asking though
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