The only problem I have seen with the mobil 1 ATF is that racks no longer
fail. Maybe just coincidence. Fun Bus still has the original rack at 252k.

Anyway, the Vanagon power steering system is not all that particular. ATF
was the spec and most any hydraulic oil will do. It was changed many years
ago to the Audi fluid for cold weather use. Pentosin 7.1 or 11.1 is the
common replacements. The synthetic ATF has the viscosity range to operate
well in colder weather.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
TC
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 11:07 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Power Steering Fluid Protectant

> What I'd do first is change the ATF that's in your PS system now, first.
> And check & clean  the screen in the Res.
> Undo the low pressure return, feed fresh, while you collect old into a
> bucket or pan.
> Honda's, that you mentioned, use 'power steering fluid' which is
different
> than ATF.
> Jus flush your ATF and see what that does.
> Now THAT, can't hurt anything.
> The wrong fluid sure can.
Is there any adverse effect from using the synthetic dextron atf  fluids
like
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Other_Products/Mobil_1_Synthe
ti
c_ATF.aspx