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--Mike-- · Mar 5th, 2007, 05:03 PM

Hi

I was checking the power steering fluid level on my 2002 MCS, but couldn't work out where the level was supposed to be on the dipstick.

I've attached a picture with marks A B and C, so if you could tell me if it supposed to be between A and B or B and C, that'd be great!!

It's currently between B and C.

Cheers

Mike

Fanis · Mar 5th, 2007, 05:21 PM

It dosn't say anything in the manual?

If it is the same as BMW, then it should be between B & C, but better check in the manual or wait for someone more informed about MINI's than myself, to get a definite answer.

--Mike-- · Mar 5th, 2007, 05:25 PM

No it doesn't mention it at all in the manual. I had a search of the forums but I couldn't find a concrete answer.

Thanks for your help though

Maz · Mar 5th, 2007, 05:37 PM

Just checked the Haynes manual and A is the max level and B is the min level, so it should be between A and B. Note that you should have the steering straight, car on level ground and the engine switched off before doing the check.

--Mike-- · Mar 5th, 2007, 06:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Maz (original)

Just checked the Haynes manual and A is the max level and B is the min level, so it should be between A and B. Note that you should have the steering straight, car on level ground and the engine switched off before doing the check.

Thanks Maz, does the Haynes manual say what type of fluid the system takes? Any ideas if it's available from Halfords etc, or just BMW/Mini?

Cheers

kristy_TX · May 1st, 2007, 07:09 PM

Pentosin CHF 11S Fluid. So far, I have not been able to find it anywhere but Mini....

cristo · May 1st, 2007, 11:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by kristy_TX (original)

Pentosin CHF 11S Fluid. So far, I have not been able to find it anywhere but Mini....

You can find it at your VW or Audi dealer.
About $30 for a liter bottle if I remember correctly

Here it is at $25 from amazon.com (autobarn)

Amazon.com: Pentosin CHF 11S Hydraulic Oil (1 Liter): Automotive

burns863 · Jun 20th, 2007, 03:10 PM

Sorry to dig up this thread but thought it would be useful to say that I have found the CHF11S PAS Fluid at my local car spares shop. Its not the Castrol one that MINI use, but it is made by Comma and states ont he back that it mreets BMW requirements and is suitable for MINI PAS Systems

Mar 5th, 2007, 05:03 PM	#1
--Mike-- Just chillin' Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northampton Local Time: 05:00 AM Posts: 71 Offline	Power Steering Fluid Level Hi I was checking the power steering fluid level on my 2002 MCS, but couldn't work out where the level was supposed to be on the dipstick. I've attached a picture with marks A B and C, so if you could tell me if it supposed to be between A and B or B and C, that'd be great!! It's currently between B and C. Cheers Mike Attached Thumbnails

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burns863 The Muffin Man Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hadfield, Derbyshire Local Time: 05:00 AM Posts: 1,624 Offline	Sorry to dig up this thread but thought it would be useful to say that I have found the CHF11S PAS Fluid at my local car spares shop. Its not the Castrol one that MINI use, but it is made by Comma and states ont he back that it mreets BMW requirements and is suitable for MINI PAS Systems USA August 2007 Blog

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Mar 5th, 2007, 05:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fanis MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Athens, Greece Local Time: 07:00 AM Posts: 154 Offline	It dosn't say anything in the manual? If it is the same as BMW, then it should be between B & C, but better check in the manual or wait for someone more informed about MINI's than myself, to get a definite answer.

Mar 5th, 2007, 05:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
--Mike-- Just chillin' Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northampton Local Time: 05:00 AM Posts: 71 Offline	No it doesn't mention it at all in the manual. I had a search of the forums but I couldn't find a concrete answer. Thanks for your help though

Mar 5th, 2007, 05:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Maz Minis Are Zippy Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Bristol UK Local Time: 04:00 AM Posts: 31 Offline	Just checked the Haynes manual and A is the max level and B is the min level, so it should be between A and B. Note that you should have the steering straight, car on level ground and the engine switched off before doing the check.

Mar 5th, 2007, 06:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
--Mike-- Just chillin' Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northampton Local Time: 05:00 AM Posts: 71 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Maz (original) Just checked the Haynes manual and A is the max level and B is the min level, so it should be between A and B. Note that you should have the steering straight, car on level ground and the engine switched off before doing the check. Thanks Maz, does the Haynes manual say what type of fluid the system takes? Any ideas if it's available from Halfords etc, or just BMW/Mini? Cheers

May 1st, 2007, 07:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
kristy_TX MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Local Time: 11:00 PM Posts: 3 Offline	Pentosin CHF 11S Fluid. So far, I have not been able to find it anywhere but Mini....

May 1st, 2007, 11:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
cristo BLIKSEM (my brg/brg mc) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: york, pennsylvania Local Time: 12:00 AM Posts: 2,199 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by kristy_TX (original) Pentosin CHF 11S Fluid. So far, I have not been able to find it anywhere but Mini.... You can find it at your VW or Audi dealer. About $30 for a liter bottle if I remember correctly Here it is at $25 from amazon.com (autobarn) Amazon.com: Pentosin CHF 11S Hydraulic Oil (1 Liter): Automotive

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