What is the idea of this?!

[williamsmix]

Presumably the idea of this is to catch and drain any rainwater entering the bonnet vent(?). I’ve cleaned it and unblocked the drain hole but can’t help wondering if - worse case scenario - you could end up with rainwater in the PS …

 

[StuartW]

I thought it was to catch any spillage when topping up the fluid so that it doesn't drop on any hot bits below?

 

[davy83]

Yes also wondered why that was there. the one on my car does not fill up with water. I keep it in a garage most of the time so it may just be that, but don't remember seeing that much water ever. I also assumed it was to prevent the steering fluid spilling down the inner wing as is is quite aggressive on paintwork and will remove it.

 

[Ramp]

Also though the lip was to catch spillage.

On an aside, does anyone have handy the process to flush the PS fluid, which PS fluid to use to top off and do we check the fluid with the engine on or off ?

Thanks

 

[2b1ask1]

Always checked it engine off, yes to protect from hot and paint contact and regarding changing it; you can remove the return pipe (to the reservoir) and if you are handy with a funnel and an assistant. Pop the return hose into a bucket (extension pipe may be needed) start it up and keep the reservoir topped up whilst your glamorous assistant moves it lock to lock a few times. When the fluid looks good, and before you run out, switch it off and reconnect the return. At least that is how I have always done it. There is quite a bit in the cooler on these don't forget.

 

[williamsmix]

I thought it was to catch any spillage when topping up the fluid so that it doesn't drop on any hot bits below?

Yes, that would make a lot of sense, but it has a drain hole in it so any fluid caught would just run out of that in whatever direction that is orientated.

 

[williamsmix]

Yes also wondered why that was there. the one on my car does not fill up with water. I keep it in a garage most of the time so it may just be that, but don't remember seeing that much water ever. I also assumed it was to prevent the steering fluid spilling down the inner wing as is is quite aggressive on paintwork and will remove it.

I think that was from washing the car yesterday …

 

[Ramp]

What PS fluid is everyone using for top off ?

 

[shabwon]

What PS fluid is everyone using for top off ?

 

[Ramp]

Can't find that locally, used some Mobile 1 ATF full synthetic which says it replaces Dextron iid, which I believe was OEM standard.