I am wondering if it is okay to put every day power steering in my Jetta?

1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
150,000 MILES
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SARAHC1135
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Or do i have to buy the expensive kind from Germany? Thats all Thank you
Sep 25, 2012 at 9:55 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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no, it takes special fluid. if you do, you will damage the seals and cause expensive repairs.

Roy
Sep 26, 2012 at 3:18 AM
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EXOVCDS
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Where or what is leaking?

If the steering rack is leaking, then the damage is already done, so generic fluid won't make
much of a difference.

Thomas



Sep 26, 2012 at 4:27 AM
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