power steering fluid

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frenchi
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Post Thu Apr 11, 2013 7:12 pm

can some one tell me how much power steering fluid is in the system so i can buy the right amount also is there a certain type to go in,many thanks
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Post Thu Apr 11, 2013 7:34 pm

Get a 1L bottle more than enough, automatic transmission fluid (ATF) dextron 3 now i believe.
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Post Thu Apr 11, 2013 7:50 pm

If you're changing the fluid, you'll need to flush it a couple of times to do the job properly, so you might need a bit more than 1 litre.