Date:         Sat, 26 Aug 2000 17:26:00 -0700
Reply-To:     mike miller <mwmiller@cwnet.com>
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From:         mike miller <mwmiller@cwnet.com>
Subject:      Power steering noise
Comments: To: Joel Walker <jwalker17@earthlink.net>
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Thanks.  Found the lines on the outside of the reservoir and as best I can
judge the fluid is at the max.  That's with engine off though.

I seem to remember having to check fluid levels with the engine running but
I'm not sure if that included power steering fluid.

Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: "Joel Walker" <jwalker17@earthlink.net>
To: "mike miller" <mwmiller@cwnet.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2000 5:02 PM
Subject: Re: Re: Re; Power steering noise


>
> > Looked at my power steering reservoir.  A couple of questions. What
> should
> > the level be, and what should be used to fill it, if needed?
> > Is ATF correct?
>
> there are two molded 'rings' around the tank. one has Max stamped near
> it and the other one has Min near it. keep it up to the top/Max one.
>
> vw themselves in the owners manual says "ATF Dexron". so make sure the
> atf is of the dexron type. i think castrol makes some in small
> bottles.
>
> good luck! hope it helps.
> joel
>
>