Power Steering Fluid Questions

[Ben_L]

Is there a fluid out there that cleans through the power steering pump? The noise its making is driving me up the wall atm but it does only do it mainly when its cold...

Or could this be maybe the fluid level is low?

What colour should the fluid be when you look into the resovoir?

Is there a set time you need to change the fliud (i.e 60k)?

Cheers guys

[gonnacatchalunker]

not sure bout cleaning it mate, but power steering always makes a horrible noise when it's low. top it up and see if there is any leaks.

[one_nation04]

the fluid is like a reddy pinky colour i think mate, u would be able to see it through the reservoir

[LSOfreak]

are you supposed to open it or will it let air into the system?

[Ben_L]

Any1 know the fluid saxos take?

What to do if its dark coloured?

and finally how full does it need to be?

[steve_335]

Ben there will be a max line somewhere on the resevoir. The fluid is also not necesarily a reddy/pink colour, it can also be green, just make sure its not black. There will be a time it has to be changed, might say in your service book

[Ben_L]

nice one buddy. still cant rep you lol otherwise i would...

what does it mean if its black/darker than pinky red or green?

[Ben_L]

Haynes manual says "Dexron type ATF"...on halfords they have dexron 2 and 3 but it says suitable for citroen amongst other manufactures on both...what one is it?

[Ben_L]

has anybody used the slick50 power steering fluid stuff? any good?

[adam_saxo]

I was just to post exactly the same question! Anyone know what's the best fluid to use?

[steve_335]

nice one buddy. still cant rep you lol otherwise i would...

what does it mean if its black/darker than pinky red or green?

If its darker than green, like a nealy black sort of colour it will probably need changing. Try ringning up a citroen garage and finding out what they use?? Will give you a definite answer.