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cmotandy · May 1st, 2008, 07:41 PM

anybody know what power steering fluid to use in a 2002 cooper and where i can get some "off the shelf"?

cheers
Andy

fordcymru · May 1st, 2008, 08:19 PM

The fluid in the resovior should be red in colour and is usually dextron 2 atf (automatic transmission fluid) . Any local car spares shop should sell it by the litre bottle.

XRV848 · May 6th, 2008, 11:58 AM

The power steering fluid is Pentosin CHF11S, a synthetic hydraulic fluid. Do not use ATF as it's reported that using other fluids will damage the seals.

Darthbladerni · May 6th, 2008, 04:50 PM

I was always under the assumption that you had to get it done at the dealer lol I dont know where i got that from

fordcymru · May 7th, 2008, 06:16 PM

Going to the dealer is fine if you have the money to pay their prices, i appologise for the mistake it is CHF11S but it is made by various manufactures to BMW spec so try your local car spares shop before paying dealer prices.

..Blackadder.. · May 7th, 2008, 07:37 PM

Just a note that this stuff is known to be carcinogenic so please be careful.

demi · May 8th, 2008, 10:19 AM

its only 11 quid from the dealer, its imperative u check your fluid esp if your mini is a few years old, i have half a litre left if anyones local and wants a top up!

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May 1st, 2008, 08:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
fordcymru MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Wales Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 92 Offline	The fluid in the resovior should be red in colour and is usually dextron 2 atf (automatic transmission fluid) . Any local car spares shop should sell it by the litre bottle.

May 6th, 2008, 11:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
XRV848 Mustn't Grumble... Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 05:41 PM Posts: 27 Offline	The power steering fluid is Pentosin CHF11S, a synthetic hydraulic fluid. Do not use ATF as it's reported that using other fluids will damage the seals.

May 6th, 2008, 04:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Darthbladerni Mini Youngster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 1,281 Offline	I was always under the assumption that you had to get it done at the dealer lol I dont know where i got that from

May 7th, 2008, 06:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
fordcymru MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Wales Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 92 Offline	Going to the dealer is fine if you have the money to pay their prices, i appologise for the mistake it is CHF11S but it is made by various manufactures to BMW spec so try your local car spares shop before paying dealer prices.

May 7th, 2008, 07:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
..Blackadder.. I can't get no sleep Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Errr somewhere. Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 780 Offline	Just a note that this stuff is known to be carcinogenic so please be careful.

May 8th, 2008, 10:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
demi MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2008 Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 15 Offline	its only 11 quid from the dealer, its imperative u check your fluid esp if your mini is a few years old, i have half a litre left if anyones local and wants a top up!

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