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Fluid leaking on floor

Tiny
TUCSONBUDDHA
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  • 2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 65,000 MILES
2008 VW Jetta dripping what looks like power steering fluid on garage floor but dont know how to check fluid level on this car any idea? Definitely not motor oil and not much dripping few drips over 2 day or more period
Thursday, October 13th, 2011 AT 3:25 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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What color is the fluid? AS far as the fluid, there is a PS resivour under the hood. It is on the passanger side. Check brake fluid too.
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Thursday, October 13th, 2011 AT 3:33 AM
Tiny
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Thanks, I will look for the reservoir, color is light brown, almost clear.
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Thursday, October 13th, 2011 AT 5:51 PM
Tiny
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Mkv jettas have electromechanical power steering, and do not use power steering fluid.
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Sunday, October 16th, 2011 AT 1:10 PM

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