Galaxy Mk2 2003 Tdi What Colour Power Steering Fluid.?

[Pepper Red]

Hi guys youv'e got me worried now.

I checked my power steering fluid level on Friday and it needed a bit to top it up.So I went to CAS where I usually go and they gave me Comma AQ3 red semi sinthetic oil.

But today I read some post on here  that it should be green in colour and not to mix with any thing else.

The colour in my Galaxy is similar to fresh engine oil,in my Focus I had before it was the same,I never gave it a second thought before now as when I checkd the level on Friday it was the new engine oil colour. I only put a small amount in and I have just syphoned some out to check and its the same new engine oil colour.

I am really stuck now on what to do and also annoyed that there is no sticker near the filler to warn what oil to use.

I know it's a stupid school boy error but should I get the system drained to be sure and is this something I could do myself.?

 

Humbly many thanks for reading this.

[seatkid]

I bought this many many moons ago from my VW dealer, it a clear, slightly golden colour

 

Reading up, its seems that G002000 is the official VW spec, (possibly G004000 is a newer more recent spec). Lots of warning not to mix/use other oils (usually red) as it buggers up the seals and other things. Stick to the correct spec oil, look for "G002000" on the can.... 

Edited April 1, 2013 by seatkid

[Pepper Red]

I bought this many many moons ago from my VW dealer, it a clear, slightly golden colour

http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/public/style_images/master/attachicon.gifpas_oil.JPG

 

Reading up, its seems that G002000 is the official VW spec, (possibly G004000 is a newer more recent spec). Lots of warning not to mix/use other oils (usually red) as it buggers up the seals and other things. Stick to the correct spec oil, look for "G002000" on the can.... 

Hi and thanks for this.

I am still thinking of changing the fluid and replacing with fresh stuff for peace of mind.Is this something you have done and if so is it a big job.?

I am off on Tuesday back to work on Wednesday and don't want to risk any major problems

Thanks again

[seatkid]

I am still thinking of changing the fluid and replacing with fresh stuff for peace of mind.Is this something you have done and if so is it a big job.?

 

No I've not done this, in fact I didnt really need to top mine up at all, it only takes a very small amount to go from bottom of the dipstick to the top.....basically if its still registering on the dipstick and its clean, its OK

 

Unless you have a definite problem, i.e. PAS not working or disintegrating, there is no point in changing the fluid, you will probably end up causing problems.....only change the oil if you have had any repairs done to the PAS system.

Edited April 1, 2013 by seatkid

[Pepper Red]

No I've not done this, in fact I didnt really need to top mine up at all, it only takes a very small amount to go from bottom of the dipstick to the top.....basically if its still registering on the dipstick and its clean, its OK

 

Unless you have a definite problem, i.e. PAS not working or disintegrating, there is no point in changing the fluid, you will probably end up causing problems.....only change the oil if you have had any repairs done to the PAS system.

Hi Seatkid and thanks again for this, I think I was getting over worried about this.