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Old 05-11-2008, 01:34 PM
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Default Checked power steering fluid and was shocked to find that it has the consistency of yogurt -->
The new fluid I bought is water-like (very similar to haldex fluid)....has anyone else experienced this?
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Default Yogurt?
Sounds like contamination of some sort...I think a purge is necessary!
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or some fruit, or those little crunchy bits...
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you forgot the added granola - ymm.
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Default granola, crunchy bits, same thing to me. Either way I don't touch the stuff.
I only eat it if it had legs at one point, or fins I guess. Trying to do my part to balance out what those stupid hippies are trying to do.

god i hate hippies...
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Default Is it a tan color? >>
Water in Hydraulic oils can emulsify and get thick when water gets in. Definitly calls for a thorough flush.
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Yes, somewhat of a tan color...guess I'll need to flush..........
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Was just gonna top off the fluid before I noticed the vast difference between the two oils..
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the question is how did it (the contaminant) get in there....
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Default probably someone mixed in some other fluid like oil or G12 in there...
that can cause it to coagulate.
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