I have just checked the power steering fluid level and it appears to be low.
No sign of any leaks so I had a look in the Haynes manual to see I had
followed the correct procedure which is not very clear. It states "For the
check to be accurate, the engine should be at operating temp. and the
steering must not be turned once the engine has stopped." I assume from this
that the check is made with the engine off.
It also states "If the fluid is at normal temperature,start the engine and
allow to idle, then turn the front roadwheels to the straight ahead
position." This seems to suggest that the check is made with the engine
running.
Please can anyone help me and confirm whether the check is made with the
engine hot or cold, running or stopped?
Any recommendation on the hydraulic oil to use would be appreciated.

"Phil" wrote in message
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I have just checked the power steering fluid level and it appears to be
low. No sign of any leaks so I had a look in the Haynes manual to see I had
followed the correct procedure which is not very clear. It states "For the
check to be accurate, the engine should be at operating temp. and the
steering must not be turned once the engine has stopped." I assume from
this that the check is made with the engine off.
It also states "If the fluid is at normal temperature,start the engine and
allow to idle, then turn the front roadwheels to the straight ahead
position." This seems to suggest that the check is made with the engine
running.
Please can anyone help me and confirm whether the check is made with the
engine hot or cold, running or stopped?
Any recommendation on the hydraulic oil to use would be appreciated.


I do this procedure when the engine is off. And I use a hydrolic fluid which
is a mineral one bought from gsf car parts.

"GreasyFingers" wrote in message
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"Phil" wrote in message
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I have just checked the power steering fluid level and it appears to be
low. No sign of any leaks so I had a look in the Haynes manual to see I
had followed the correct procedure which is not very clear. It states "For
the check to be accurate, the engine should be at operating temp. and the
steering must not be turned once the engine has stopped." I assume from
this that the check is made with the engine off.
It also states "If the fluid is at normal temperature,start the engine
and allow to idle, then turn the front roadwheels to the straight ahead
position." This seems to suggest that the check is made with the engine
running.
Please can anyone help me and confirm whether the check is made with the
engine hot or cold, running or stopped?
Any recommendation on the hydraulic oil to use would be appreciated.


I do this procedure when the engine is off. And I use a hydrolic fluid
which is a mineral one bought from gsf car parts.

Thanks Greasy, I've now tried it all ways and the level is higher when warm.
So if I keep the level somewhere near the middle between min and max when
static and cold it
should be OK. I'll visit my local GSF today.