B5 Models Please discuss all 1996 - 2001 B5 A4 topics here...

Audi a4 low on hydraulic fluid, where can I buy some?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 09-08-2012, 11:51 AM
Pbcrazy's Avatar
2nd Gear
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Warrenton VA
Posts: 988
Default Audi a4 low on hydraulic fluid, where can I buy some?

I need to top of my hydraulic fluid in my 98 a4 1.8t Quattro, its a little below the min line, but I didn't find any mineral hydraulic fluid (it says on the resoivor use only mineral) at my local autozone, where can I get some?
 
  #2  
Old 09-08-2012, 11:57 AM
FASTER's Avatar
Tech Slut
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Jersey Shore
Posts: 3,150
Default

if its not frothy or making noise yet, then id just order some from one of the online suppliers. try ecs
 
  #3  
Old 09-08-2012, 12:44 PM
jonbonesjones's Avatar
Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,380
Default

napa has pentosin
 
  #4  
Old 09-08-2012, 09:41 PM
cnigro1279's Avatar
1st Gear
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Nottingham, NH
Posts: 219
Default

Originally Posted by jonbonesjones
napa has pentosin
Advanced Auto Parts carries it at most stores now, too.
 
  #5  
Old 09-09-2012, 07:41 AM
jonbonesjones's Avatar
Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,380
Default

Originally Posted by cnigro1279
Advanced Auto Parts carries it at most stores now, too.
They told me my car is perfectly fine running green coolant and regular 2.99 power steering fluid Its nice to know they have it, i doubt they know why tho
 
  #6  
Old 09-09-2012, 11:54 AM
z28pete's Avatar
1st Gear
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: North East PA
Posts: 271
Default

According to some Audi publications you can use synthetic lubes in place of mineral oil, but not the other way around.
 
  #7  
Old 09-10-2012, 10:46 AM
Pbcrazy's Avatar
2nd Gear
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Warrenton VA
Posts: 988
Default

I bought a liter from ecstuning along with some of small things I need, ecs needs to change their shipping prices, $19 for some fluid and a few bolts? Crazy
 
  #8  
Old 09-10-2012, 10:56 AM
jonbonesjones's Avatar
Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,380
Default

they wont change that ****, should have ordered elsewhere.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
AudimaniaA4
B5 Models
5
02-22-2009 10:20 AM
WyoTT
Audi TT
0
09-21-2006 02:30 AM
straitgame22
Audi A4
2
08-23-2006 01:54 AM
thrax982
Audi A4
3
03-31-2005 10:15 PM



Quick Reply: Audi a4 low on hydraulic fluid, where can I buy some?



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:58 AM.