Did I get the right power steering fluid from the dealer?

**Smitty2A4** · 12-02-2008 04:36 PM

This may sound stupid since I did buy the Power Steering Fluid from the dealer today so I am assuming it is the right stuff but I wanted to double check before I just dump it in there. Because I heard that CHF11S was the right stuff? But mine does not say that anywhere on the bottle. It is a white bottle and says VW AUDI on it, the part number seems to be G 004 000 M2, it also says on the back...

"Important
DO NOT mix this fluid with any other hydraulic or power steering fluids other than CHF11S"

So again I am assuming that I am fine, but I also have OCD and don't want to dump the wrong stuff in there by mistake!

**A4SoftWalker** · 12-02-2008 05:04 PM

Yep u got the right stuff "CHF 11S"... I got mine recently from my nearby vw dealer for $1 more than the cheapest online price so that seems like the way to go.

**vdubstreets** · 12-02-2008 07:14 PM

Join the leaking power steering fluid club. Hopefully some time this winter ill pull that rack and finally fix it.

**geoshu** · 12-02-2008 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by vdubstreets

Join the leaking power steering fluid club. Hopefully some time this winter ill pull that rack and finally fix it.

I'm lucky I finally got out of that situation. Its crazy, it seems no matter what issue comes up with the Audi, 100 people have the same exact problem.

**Smitty2A4** · 12-03-2008 08:12 AM

Originally Posted by vdubstreets

Join the leaking power steering fluid club. Hopefully some time this winter ill pull that rack and finally fix it.

Yeah I am guessing that it must be a leak, because I had the pump itself replaced about a year ago. I just hope I didn't fry it by running it with low fluid for a bit, but if the thing is still working I think it will be ok. Where exactly does it leak from and how much does it generally cost to replace? As long as the fluid does not leak right though in like a day I will just see how long I can put up with it for now haha.

**TrojanRings** · 12-03-2008 12:38 PM

I'm having the exact same issue and wondering if it's the pump or the rack. Is the power steering pump an easy DYI? How much would that run to replace at a shop?

I've heard the rack is a b!tch to replace and easily over $1200.

**vdubstreets** · 12-03-2008 01:47 PM

Yep the rack is not fun to replace which is why ive been putting it off its a slow enough leak that its ok. The rack itself is about 200 bucks but its a lengthy fix. someone will chime in with the diy.

**97ss10** · 12-05-2008 08:51 AM

Can you get fluid from any parts stores of other dealers? I live an hour from the nearest Audi/VW dealer and I think my fluid is a little low (haven't checked it yet) so I'm trying to keep from driving 2 hours for a bottle of fluid.