Power Steering Fluid Level, Checking

2009 Volkswagen New Beetle (1C1) L5-2.5L (BPS)SECTION Power Steering Fluid Level, Checking





Power Steering Fluid Level, Checking

- Remove sealing cap from reservoir.

- Clean off oil dipstick with a clean cloth.

- Screw in sealing cap hand-tight, remove again and check fluid level.

Fluid level is only valid if cap has been screwed on.

Engine not running and front wheels in straight-ahead position.

- Check oil level.





Oil level must be located between lowest marking - arrow A - and highest marking - arrow B - of oil dipstick.

If oil level is above marking - arrow B -, the oil must be extracted.

If fluid level is below specified range, hydraulic system must be checked for leaks => [ Steering System, Checking for Leaks ] Steering System, Checking For Leaks. It is not enough to simply top off with fluid.

Do not reuse fluid you have drained.

- If hydraulic system is properly sealed, top off hydraulic fluid.

- Install sealing cap hand-tight on reservoir.
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