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Title: (AU 2009 CRDI) Steering and AT fluids.
Post by: kroner on March 08, 2018, 05:44:10: Hi All.
my car has done around 120k and i think it might be time to do the fluids.
I bought the car at 80k, but I doubt these were done at all.

Is it time? If so, what product available in Australia do you recommend?

Thank you!!!!!
Title: Re: (AU 2009 CRDI) Steering and AT fluids.
Post by: CraigB on March 08, 2018, 06:24:05: My personal preference for power steering and gearbox is Penrite full synthetic's, the spec's needed will be mentioned in the owners manual or you can type in your vehicle details at Supercheap for easy reference :link: Select your Vehicle - Supercheap Auto (http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Vehicles)
Title: Re: (AU 2009 CRDI) Steering and AT fluids.
Post by: tw2005 on March 08, 2018, 07:12:47: You can forget about steering but for the AUTO I've used Penrite AUTO MULTI FS in both mine with no issues. Done about 30-40000k and likely flush again at the end of the year.

Although there may be differences of opinion don't do the drain and refill. Waste of time and money

(https://www.penriteoil.com.au/assets/img/product_images/web/ATFFS004.png)
Title: Re: (AU 2009 CRDI) Steering and AT fluids.
Post by: kroner on March 08, 2018, 09:11:02: Wow. Same fluid for both? Is 4l enough?
Full flush with a pump or nothing? I was thinking of getting it done at the mechanic so i think he does that, but i like to buy my own fluids and parts
Thanks guys
Title: Re: (AU 2009 CRDI) Steering and AT fluids.
Post by: tw2005 on March 08, 2018, 09:19:35: Quote from: kroner on March 08, 2018, 09:11:02
Wow. Same fluid for both? Is 4l enough?
Full flush with a pump or nothing? I was thinking of getting it done at the mechanic so i think he does that, but i like to buy my own fluids and parts
Thanks guys
Huh? for both? Both what?

Mechanic sounds like a plan, may get it done with 2 x 4L packs
Title: Re: (AU 2009 CRDI) Steering and AT fluids.
Post by: tw2005 on March 08, 2018, 09:20:37: You do realise these are Electric Power Steering, not hydraulic
Title: Re: (AU 2009 CRDI) Steering and AT fluids.
Post by: kroner on March 08, 2018, 11:41:04: Had no idea :)

supercheap says there's an AT filter, is that necessary to change as well?seems i need 6.6l to buy, right?

Thanks
Title: Re: (AU 2009 CRDI) Steering and AT fluids.
Post by: nzenigma on March 09, 2018, 02:52:13: Quote from: tw2005 on March 08, 2018, 09:20:37
You do realise these are Electric Power Steering, not hydraulic

Didn't stop a certain Hy Dealer out at Wynnum billing a lady $90 for steering flush and fluid. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: (AU 2009 CRDI) Steering and AT fluids.
Post by: tw2005 on March 09, 2018, 03:07:27: Quote from: nzenigma on March 09, 2018, 02:52:13
Quote from: tw2005 on March 08, 2018, 09:20:37
You do realise these are Electric Power Steering, not hydraulic

Didn't stop a certain Hy Dealer out at Wynnum billing a lady $90 for steering flush and fluid. :rolleyes:

OMG, I stopped myself saying if you ever have someone charge you for it then it's time to find someone you can trust.

Thanks Gary, you know, I'm just trying to back off on the stabbings :head_butt:
Title: Re: (AU 2009 CRDI) Steering and AT fluids.
Post by: Surferdude on March 09, 2018, 03:50:09: Quote from: nzenigma on March 09, 2018, 02:52:13
Quote from: tw2005 on March 08, 2018, 09:20:37
You do realise these are Electric Power Steering, not hydraulic

Didn't stop a certain Hy Dealer out at Wynnum billing a lady $90 for steering flush and fluid. :rolleyes:
Did he actually bill it or just include it in an (exorbitant) quote for a heap of questionably required things?

Certainly caused a ruckus at the time.
Title: Re: (AU 2009 CRDI) Steering and AT fluids.
Post by: Surferdude on March 09, 2018, 03:51:54: Anyway, all that aside.
Maybe you should consider the brake fluid as well.
And coolant.
Title: Re: (AU 2009 CRDI) Steering and AT fluids.
Post by: kroner on March 09, 2018, 04:28:55: I'm OK with coolant.
did it myself a few months ago.

Any recommendations on the brake fluid?

How about the filter for the AT fluid? is that a thing?
Title: Re: (AU 2009 CRDI) Steering and AT fluids.
Post by: mickd on March 09, 2018, 04:42:18: Quote from: nzenigma on March 09, 2018, 02:52:13
Quote from: tw2005 on March 08, 2018, 09:20:37
You do realise these are Electric Power Steering, not hydraulic

Didn't stop a certain Hy Dealer out at Wynnum billing a lady $90 for steering flush and fluid. :rolleyes:

:eek:
playing the lady for all she's worth , hope someone steered her straight (no pun intended ) :disapp:
Title: Re: (AU 2009 CRDI) Steering and AT fluids.
Post by: Surferdude on March 09, 2018, 04:53:32: Quote from: mickd on March 09, 2018, 04:42:18
Quote from: nzenigma on March 09, 2018, 02:52:13
Quote from: tw2005 on March 08, 2018, 09:20:37
You do realise these are Electric Power Steering, not hydraulic

Didn't stop a certain Hy Dealer out at Wynnum billing a lady $90 for steering flush and fluid. :rolleyes:

:eek:
playing the lady for all she's worth , hope someone steered her straight (no pun intended ) :disapp:
Oh yeah. Started on FB when someone alerted her to the errors. Then the tv news got involved. Big deal at the time.
Title: Re: (AU 2009 CRDI) Steering and AT fluids.
Post by: mickd on March 09, 2018, 07:52:20: Just what they deserved. :goodjob2: :goodjob:
Title: Re: (AU 2009 CRDI) Steering and AT fluids.
Post by: nzenigma on March 09, 2018, 08:09:58: Same mob that wanted $16,000 to cure bad diesel in a near new i30 trophy that came my way. It was a $500 job Mick!!
Title: Re: (AU 2009 CRDI) Steering and AT fluids.
Post by: mickd on March 09, 2018, 09:41:48: Quote from: nzenigma on March 09, 2018, 08:09:58
Same mob that wanted $16,000 to cure bad diesel in a near new i30 trophy that came my way. It was a $500 job Mick!!

$16 grand,
No wonder you're so busy, doing the work for less than 5% :rofl:
Who said there are no honest people left :goodjob:
Title: Re: (AU 2009 CRDI) Steering and AT fluids.
Post by: Dazzler on March 09, 2018, 10:35:00: Quote from: mickd on March 09, 2018, 09:41:48
Quote from: nzenigma on March 09, 2018, 08:09:58
Same mob that wanted $16,000 to cure bad diesel in a near new i30 trophy that came my way. It was a $500 job Mick!!

$16 grand,
No wonder you're so busy, doing the work for less than 5% :rofl:
Who said there are no honest people left :goodjob:

Sometimes he's too honest. Have you seen some of his posts. :crazy1: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: (AU 2009 CRDI) Steering and AT fluids.
Post by: nzenigma on March 09, 2018, 21:11:05: Quote from: Dazzler on March 09, 2018, 10:35:00
Quote from: mickd on March 09, 2018, 09:41:48
Quote from: nzenigma on March 09, 2018, 08:09:58
Same mob that wanted $16,000 to cure bad diesel in a near new i30 trophy that came my way. It was a $500 job Mick!!

$16 grand,
No wonder you're so busy, doing the work for less than 5% :rofl:
Who said there are no honest people left :goodjob:

Sometimes he's too honest. Have you seen some of his posts. :crazy1: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Hmm... concerns about TOO MUCH Honesty :scared:

Brilliant, They live in fear :evil: :evil: :whistler: