power steering

AndAndDen · Post by **AndAndDen** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 6:58 pm

can i top up with ordinary power steering fluid or does it have to have a spec.? andy

etihsbog · Post by **etihsbog** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 7:05 pm

Taken from the fact sheet / archive section

Q: Is there is a specific power steering fluid for the Bongo, or will any fluid do? (Elliot from Cornwall)

A: You should use MERCON Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Means nothing to me but this is my first automatic. One more thing why is this posted in off message?

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 7:15 pm

Woa - you mean you use automatic TRANSMISSION fluid in the power STEERING? Sounds weird to a non-techie like me

Mike

etihsbog · Post by **etihsbog** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 7:18 pm

All i am doing is quoting what it says in the archives !!

dandywarhol · Post by **dandywarhol** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 8:18 pm

Power assisted steering uses the same oil as the auto box. They both have to use an oil which resists foaming under pressure.

AndAndDen · Post by **AndAndDen** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 8:28 pm

Your'e an insommniac and I am a bloody STRESSED out Bongo owner, Trying to find my way. Like i said previously I know Nuttin about Nuttin. SEE i can't even spell. Thanks All. Andy

white van man · Post by **white van man** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 9:44 pm

dextron 3 automatic transmission fluid is what you are looking for

AndAndDen · Post by **AndAndDen** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 9:46 pm

Yet again another BIG thankyou. White van man. Cheers. Andy

AndAndDen · Post by **AndAndDen** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 9:51 pm

Is it DEXTRON or DEXRON , white van man. I have got DEXRON 11 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID in my garage. Can i use this? Thanks again. Andy

white van man · Post by **white van man** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 10:11 pm

Sorry beer cutting in dexron 3 is correct, but 2 shouldnt hurt for topping up but get some 3 for next time,also same in gearbox

AndAndDen · Post by **AndAndDen** » Sun Nov 26, 2006 11:29 pm

Cheers white van man. Have a beer on me or 2. Thanks. Andy