Power steering fluid

[Craig 6r]

Hi. I’m trying to find out which power steering fluid goes in my car..polo 6r gti...thanks

[iichel]

Any power steering fluid will do, really
https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/pow ... 91-1-4-gti

[RUM4MO]

As you should not need to top up much, I’d stick with VW Group sourced stuff.

I know that you are not asking this question, but that system should not need topped up, it may look like it it is low, but as long as it touches/wets the base of the built in dip stick then it is okay.

[veteran]

RUM4MO,

My understanding was that on 6C's there simply isn't a steering fluid to top up, as the steering drive is supposed to be all-electric. Thus I can't figure out why the OP and all other respondents are inferring that a steering fluid reservoir exists on the 6C GTI. Have I been labouring under a misapprehension?

[iichel]

RUM4MO,

My understanding was that on 6C's there simply isn't a steering fluid to top up, as the steering drive is supposed to be all-electric. Thus I can't figure out why the OP and all other respondents are inferring that a steering fluid reservoir exists on the 6C GTI. Have I been labouring under a misapprehension?

You are indeed correct saying that the 6C has a full electromechanical power steering. However, OP is referring to a 1.4 TSI (twincharged) 6R GTI, which has an electrohydraulich system (the horrible whine from the engine bay when moving the steering wheel when standing still comes from there).

[veteran]

Oops, my mistake! I didn't look close enough at the OP's vehicle description.

[Craig 6r]

Thank you for the help.. i went to vw and bought some fluid.. it was only £11.36