Power Steering fluid.....

[Totalfog]

I have a 2002 Passat Wagon, 4Motion. It needs power steering fluid. I THINK I've identified the proper receptacle in the engine --- in the right front of the engine, it has a green cap on it. But I don't want to find out the hard way that I was wrong. I would appreciate it if someone could either confirm this or correct me.

Thanks very much.

[veedubmechanic]

yes, its the resivour right behind the driver side headlamp with the green cap

[jackcolorado]

Now good luck finding the correct fluid. I finally found it at a Napa.

[veedubmechanic]

the correct fluid is only found at vw. It is a mineral based synthetic power steering fluid. You may be able to find it at a aftermarket european shop (pentosyn fluid) but napa does not sell it where I am.

[jackcolorado]

Ya, that is what I got. It isn't cheap either! No one tell you about how much the coolant or the power steering fluid will cost when you buy the vehicle!

[Zerb]

Originally Posted by veedubmechanic

the correct fluid is only found at vw. It is a mineral based synthetic power steering fluid. You may be able to find it at a aftermarket european shop (pentosyn fluid) but napa does not sell it where I am.

I found it in my area (Portsmouth NH) in -2- stores - it's caslled CHF-11 and is in a green square can priced at $24.00 <stuff is made in Germany>