fluid leaking on floor

2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
65,000 MILES
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TUCSONBUDDHA
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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
Oct 13, 2011 at 3:25 AM
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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.
Oct 13, 2011 at 3:33 AM
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TUCSONBUDDHA
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Thanks, I will look for the reservoir, color is light brown, almost clear.
Oct 13, 2011 at 5:51 PM
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VWTECH454599
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Mkv jettas have electromechanical power steering, and do not use power steering fluid.
Oct 16, 2011 at 1:10 PM
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