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power steering

Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 6:58 pm
by AndAndDen
can i top up with ordinary power steering fluid or does it have to have a spec.? andy

Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 7:05 pm
by etihsbog
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?

Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 7:15 pm
by mikeonb4c
Woa - you mean you use automatic TRANSMISSION fluid in the power STEERING? Sounds weird to a non-techie like me :o

Mike

Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 7:18 pm
by etihsbog
All i am doing is quoting what it says in the archives !!

Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 8:18 pm
by dandywarhol
Power assisted steering uses the same oil as the auto box. They both have to use an oil which resists foaming under pressure.

Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 8:28 pm
by AndAndDen
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 :lol:

Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 9:44 pm
by white van man
dextron 3 automatic transmission fluid is what you are looking for

Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 9:46 pm
by AndAndDen
Yet again another BIG thankyou. White van man. Cheers. Andy :D

Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 9:51 pm
by AndAndDen
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 :oops:

Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 10:11 pm
by white van man
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

Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 11:29 pm
by AndAndDen
Cheers white van man. Have a beer on me or 2. Thanks. Andy :shock: