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Power steering fluid
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 4:02 pm
by Craig 6r
Hi. I’m trying to find out which power steering fluid goes in my car..polo 6r gti...thanks
Re: Power steering fluid
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 4:12 pm
by iichel
Re: Power steering fluid
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 8:36 pm
by 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.
Re: Power steering fluid
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 9:13 pm
by 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?
Re: Power steering fluid
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 9:50 pm
by iichel
veteran wrote: Sat Jan 26, 2019 9:13 pm
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).
Re: Power steering fluid
Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2019 11:06 am
by veteran
Oops, my mistake! I didn't look close enough at the OP's vehicle description.
Re: Power steering fluid
Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2019 1:28 pm
by Craig 6r
Thank you for the help.. i went to vw and bought some fluid.. it was only £11.36