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ChrisDefender

Member Since: 29 Oct 2015
Location: Midlands
Posts: 453

Topping up the power steering fluid

Hi all,

I need to toip up the power steering fluid a little, when cold it is sitting right at te lower mark (I underdtand it should be in the middle).

I have tried searcning on here, and it says best to use the genuine Cold Climate stuff, but I cannot get it anywhere.

Will I be OK to use this from Opie
Motul Multi HF Synthetic Multifunctional CHF Central Hydraulic Fluid

and if so am I OK to top up or do I need to change the whole lot (1.6ltr).

Any help appreciated,

Cheers

10th Jan 2022 1:49pm

miker

Member Since: 13 Sep 2015
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1762

I thought it was just ATF for the Power steering box, pretty certain that's all I've used

10th Jan 2022 1:53pm

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 4169

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black

I think when I looked into this I ended up using Central Hydraulic Fluid, not ATF. I asked Opie Oils, but it was a while ago and I can’t find the email now. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

10th Jan 2022 1:55pm

Spiritbeth

Member Since: 24 Mar 2017
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 15

I had mine topped up last week by my local Landrover independent as I had a graunching noise. He told me that it should be 'the red stuff' that is auto transmission fluid. When filling he said the level should be between the 2 marks when the cap is fully screwed on (not just dipped in). By the way, topping it up has cured the graunching noise. Hope this helps.

10th Jan 2022 2:13pm

Leamreject

Member Since: 19 Dec 2020
Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa
Posts: 967

Should be just normal red ATF, top up to level with the engine running. Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do…
2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT

10th Jan 2022 3:29pm

ChrisDefender

Member Since: 29 Oct 2015
Location: Midlands
Posts: 453

Thanks all, so is the abover Motul as suggested on the Opie site not correct? If not, any siggestions on the preferred ATF, again there are loads to choose from ?

Thank you.

10th Jan 2022 3:32pm

rallysteve

Member Since: 10 Feb 2014
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 2222

2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Keswick Green

I use this, only issue is you have to buy 5litres:
https://www.smithandallan.com/products/tra...over-ace-/

Steve 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread

10th Jan 2022 3:33pm

ChrisDefender

Member Since: 29 Oct 2015
Location: Midlands
Posts: 453

Excellent, thank you. I guess it will come in useful!

Thanks again

10th Jan 2022 3:43pm

Mo Murphy

Member Since: 01 Jun 2008
Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts
Posts: 2197

1984 Defender 90 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel HT Auto Pennine Grey

Or just buy a 500ml or a litre bottle of ATF from Halfords or your local motor factors like everyone else does 😉
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.

50 Shades of Pennine Grey

10th Jan 2022 3:54pm

Leamreject

Member Since: 19 Dec 2020
Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa
Posts: 967

I’d agree totally with Mo above

Unless you need something more extreme for your artic adventure…

Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do…
2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT

10th Jan 2022 4:13pm

ChrisDefender

Member Since: 29 Oct 2015
Location: Midlands
Posts: 453

Great, thank you all

Just one last question, do I need fully synthetic?

10th Jan 2022 4:16pm

Leamreject

Member Since: 19 Dec 2020
Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa
Posts: 967

Only if you are adding to fully synthetic fluid already in your system and you don’t want to mix it. Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do…
2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT

10th Jan 2022 4:37pm

ChrisDefender

Member Since: 29 Oct 2015
Location: Midlands
Posts: 453

OK, thank you. Sometimes I wish I had never checked anything! I dont know what is already in there so I guess I am safer just to change the whole lot, its only 1.6lt I think. What a flaming faff!

Thanks for the help chaps, much appreciated.

10th Jan 2022 4:42pm

westie_

Member Since: 06 Apr 2021
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 17

I always put ATF or red power steering fluid in it.

They should all do pretty much the same thing at the end of the day 110 Td5 Van

10th Jan 2022 5:29pm

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 4169

I think the reality is that pretty much any oil that says it can be used in hydraulic power steering is probably fine. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

10th Jan 2022 6:20pm

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