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Old 1st August 2004, 07:56   #1
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Power steering / rear shocks fluid
Can someone confirm for me that this is the location to add power steering fluid (Pentosin) and how much do I fill it? When I took this cover off, all I could see on the inside was something metal very close to the top of the reservoir.

Also, how hard is it to flush completely and re-fill? Is there a drain? Where is the filter located?

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Re: Power steering / rear shocks fluid
Yes, that is where you add the hydraulic fluid. I generally add fluid till the level just comes above the bottom of the basket filter.
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Re: Power steering / rear shocks fluid
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Yes, that is where you add the hydraulic fluid. I generally add fluid till the level just comes above the bottom of the basket filter.
If I recall correctly, the handbook says to just above the nut, which is about 6-8mm above the mesh.
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