Date:         Tue, 10 Apr 2007 16:00:03 -0400
Reply-To:     "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: is power steering fluid generic?
Comments: To: Joy Hecht <hecht.joy@GMAIL.COM>
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Go with a good quality ATF fluid.

I used Amsoil, and my steering is running the smoothest ever.

Be sure to check your PS lines, as there is a high failure rate with these.
I just changed my lines out with these.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-Vanagon-Power-Steering-Hose-Set_W0QQitemZ1
40076066299QQcmdZViewItem

A lot easier than factory.  If you live in the "salt belt" it's time.

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Joy Hecht
Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 3:43 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: is power steering fluid generic?

I need to add some power steering fluid (I think), went to the FLAPS to buy
some.  But the guy asked me what kind of vehicle I had, and said he thought
for European vehicles I needed some special kind.

Do I?  or can I buy generic? If something special, what?



Joy