if so what type
2007-01-20 22:37:16 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Audi
no, but you can use automatic trans fluid I believe.
2007-01-20 22:40:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Whoa !!! Ignore all those answers. If that car was an American car you could use automatic tranny fluid but on an Audi you can not. You cant even use regular power steering fluid because Audi and Volkswagen use an actual hydraulic fluid that can not be substituted with anything else. Also as a side note they have their own special coolant hat can not be mixed with anything else or it turns into something like jello and voids your warranty. It is expensive but my recommendation is to go to the dealer and buy the correct fluids to keep your warranty in tact. Hope I have been helpful.
2007-01-20 23:23:04 · answer #2 · answered by king_davis13 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
brake fluid is for as it says brakes and it can also be used for hydraulic clutch systems.
Power steering systems need dextron 2 or auto trans fluid, another fluid can be used, when people read this they will say NO WAY but YES WAY, the oil used to lube airtools can also be used to top up only, dextron2, atf and airtool oil doesn't emulsify when mixed and it has great lubing working under stress.
Another question you might want to ask is "why am I topping up fluid?" Could be natural leakage of fluid through seals or maybe a major leak. BTW power steering systems do leak over a period of time best to power wash area if damp, top up and then monitor system
Good Luck
2007-01-20 23:14:17 · answer #3 · answered by gsf1200 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It must be Automatic Transmission Fluid otherwise you can say bye bye to all your power steering oil seals. As for what type, I would consult the dealer or the car's handbook so that you will use the one suggested by the manufacturer.
2007-01-21 18:52:34 · answer #4 · answered by Falcon 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i wouldn't as it has a different grade than brake/clutch fluid which is hydraulic, and it would sit on top of the transmission oil and look like sour milk after a short while. transmission oil isn't expensive, but ask your self why do i need to top it up, is there a visible leak if so get it check out or it could lead in a number of problems that cost more money, anyway good luck
2007-01-20 22:45:44 · answer #5 · answered by me2 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. They are two totally different fluids and should not me mixed. Use power steering fluid.
2016-05-24 04:22:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, on audi and VW you can not use automatic transmission fluid ether, actualy you cant even use regular power steering fluid, it will burn up your pump in a hurry, you have to get special audi/vw minneral power steering fluid,
2007-01-23 04:25:21 · answer #7 · answered by yfz450chuck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No no no no! Automatic transmission fluid usually does for topping up the power steering.
2007-01-21 04:25:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
do not use brake fluid to top up power steering as it will eat all the seals
2007-01-20 22:49:27 · answer #9 · answered by douglas w 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely NOT go to an Audi centre and get hydraulic fluid !
2007-01-20 22:46:08 · answer #10 · answered by jan b 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As stated AT fluid is OK Brake Fluid will eat the seals on your P.S.
2007-01-20 22:45:16 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋