power steering fluid?

Mgaz · 3rd January 2018, 12:58

hope this is okay to post here,..

The power steering on my Rover 200 bubble has just started to become quite audible. Becoming louder with increased engine speed.

Its the trusty non intercooled Diesel L series engine.

I'm guessing it needs new/top up of power steering fluid.

Can anybody tell me what type I need?

Its very confusing with some people saying I need ATF fluid, and yet others saying I need Power steering fluid?

Is the stuff in Halfords okay? Should I buy the ATF fluid? or the Power Steering fluid?

Or do I need something else entirely? And if so, where can I buy some off the shelf asap?

cheers

MSS · 3rd January 2018, 14:18

Form memory, fluid meeting Dexron IID or Dexron III is required in the 45td.

As long as the fluid meets these specs, it will be fine.

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/eng...ering-fluid-1l

Mgaz · 3rd January 2018, 15:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by mss

Form memory, fluid meeting Dexron IID or Dexron III is required in the 45td.

As long as the fluid meets these specs, it will be fine.

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/eng...ering-fluid-1l

Thanks for the response.

Is it worth removing all the old fluid first and replacing with fresh?

would a 1Ltr bottle be enough to replace it all?

cheers

COLVERT · 3rd January 2018, 17:07

Why are you guessing it needs topping up???

Is it not possible to check it ???-----------

SD1too · 3rd January 2018, 17:16

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Originally Posted by Mgaz

The power steering on my Rover 200 bubble has just started to become quite audible. Becoming louder with increased engine speed.

Is it 'groaning' as you turn the steering wheel? As Colvert says, check the fluid level before buying anything. If it's low, you have a leak which needs to be found and sealed. If the level is ok, suspect the PAS pump.

Simon

Mgaz · 3rd January 2018, 19:03

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Originally Posted by COLVERT

Why are you guessing it needs topping up???

Is it not possible to check it ???-----------

we live down a long off road drive... 4x4 only when it rains, so all the 2wd's get left at the top. It literally only just started as I was just getting home last night. Was raining, cold, windy and I just wanted to get in doors.

I have since checked it and it is/was below the minimum line. It's now topped up with some fluid I found in the car.

Car used to belong to my Dad who passed away in September 2016 from a sudden heart attack totally out of the blue. Guess he had been using the bottle I found just to keep it topped up.

Will have to sort the leak though.

On a side note.. my sisters Ford Mundaneo also makes the same sound. Maybe she needs a top up too?

Comfortably Numb · 3rd January 2018, 19:16

How long since it had an MoT? If it's leaking steering fluid, it won't pass. Was the fluid you found/used pink/red? Dexron 2 (red) is standard spec for most older steering systems and standard, older auto transmissions.

Mgaz · 3rd January 2018, 19:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Comfortably Numb

How long since it had an MoT? If it's leaking steering fluid, it won't pass. Was the fluid you found/used pink/red? Dexron 2 (red) is standard spec for most older steering systems and standard, older auto transmissions.

Yeah.. it is red fluid in the bottle.

I took it for MOT in July.. Was never mentioned, must be a pretty slow leak?

Although.. I remember it's Power Steering Pump did pack in a few years ago while I was borrowing the car from my Dad, and dropped all its fluid on the floor, so maybe the bottle I found is from back then?

David Lawrence · 4th January 2018, 03:32

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Originally Posted by Mgaz

Yeah.. it is red fluid in the bottle.

I took it for MOT in July.. Was never mentioned, must be a pretty slow leak?

Although.. I remember it's Power Steering Pump did pack in a few years ago while I was borrowing the car from my Dad, and dropped all its fluid on the floor, so maybe the bottle I found is from back then?

I had a L series once, but in my ownership of it never had the need to study its power steering. If it is anything like the 75 the pas pump can weep out fluid over a very long period of time. Certainly not bad enough to fail an MOT but periodically it will need a top up. It is important to find out how bad your leak is.

In the 75 diesel it has a nasty habit of leaking in to the alternator or get on to the belts eventually so you cant leave it too long, but have a look and decide. More than likely it can get you through the winter with a top up and deal with it when the car is a bit more accessible, and warmer.

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