Power steering fluid

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D9406
2.2 16v
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Power steering fluid

Post by D9406 »

After searching the country for a replacement low pressure steering pipe for several weeks, Peugeot fitted 2 types, I have finally got the correct part for my car in my possession.
Question is, how much fluid do I need? The system is completely empty, and Dexron II is correct type to use?
Thanks
Andy
1999 406 HDi 2.0 110 GTX Estate. 48k when bought, now 150K. Second owner, I've covered over 100k in it.
Clutch changed @110k, bottom pulley changed, cam belt changed, EGR blanked, cat removed, front springs changed.
frog
2.0 Turbo
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Location: Netherlands

Re: Power steering fluid

Post by frog »

I've had to top it up once; I used Total Fluide At42 ATF, as mentioned in the user manual on page 25.

I'm not sure how many litres are needed to fill up completely, but I guess it wouldn't be more than 2. Haynes doesn't mention it... :frown:
Current "fleet":
2003 406 Estate 2.0HDi 110 - 7 seater - just hit 690.000 kms :cheesy:
2001 Citroen Saxo 1.6i 8v 100

Previously owned:
2000 406 Sedan 2.0 HDi 90
2000 406 Coupé 2.0i 16v 138 - Riviera Blue

PP2000 user, can help with faults / diagnostics in the Netherlands.
PeterN
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Re: Power steering fluid

Post by PeterN »

Pleased to hear you got one Andy. 8) I use ordinary dot 3 fluid in mine, don't know how much it holds though, I would think a litre would be plenty.

Peter

Sorry, ignore me I'm thinking brake fluid. :oops: :?
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