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power steering fluid - 11/5/2005 12:51:33 PM   
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I just recently bought a a 2000 Jetta VR6, and well, I'm new to all this and I'm finding myself a little lost. I think my power steering fluid is low.. but I can't figure out where to add it or even what kind to buy. Anyone?
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RE: power steering fluid - 11/5/2005 4:33:43 PM   
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When in doubt, consult the manual that comes
with the car.

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RE: power steering fluid - 11/6/2005 12:48:26 PM   
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well, i did check the manual. all i could find were facts about the power steering pump itself, nothing telling me where its located or what kind of fluid to use.

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RE: power steering fluid - 11/6/2005 1:59:07 PM   
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Okay, the pump is located (should be) below the alternator, as far as below the
the water pump. The reservoir is almost, if not always on the right side (drivers side)
It isn't labelled power steering fluid, but if you open a few and check, it's basically
just transmission fluid. It'll be pink but when you go buy it, it'll say Power Steering
fluid on the bottle. PS fluid and trans fluid is just simply hydraulic fluid. You can't
miss it, you have one for the brake fluid and the power steering, the rest are added
through clearly marked locations.

I honestly don't see how it would be low, if you bought it from a dealer they will top
everything up. But sh*t happens and it could be low lol....what are the symptoms?
Are you getting a loud whine from your steering?

< Message edited by Jsd -- 11/6/2005 2:00:18 PM >

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RE: power steering fluid - 11/10/2005 11:06:02 PM   
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okay, so i finally fixed it. a friend of mine helped me find the right place. thanks for the help though! im sure ill have more questions soon.. seeing as how i know nothing about this car =)

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RE: power steering fluid - 11/11/2005 12:35:36 AM   
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lol no problem....what was the problem?
Low fluid?

-Jeff

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RE: power steering fluid - 11/11/2005 3:27:11 PM   
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i am also curious...

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