Answer;The Power Steering fluid I put for a 1996 Audi is; CHF 11S , From PENTOSIN
( Made in Germany )
green
On an Audi A4, the power steering fluid reservoir is located in front of the coolant tank. It appears as a square-shaped black container with a green cap.
no. Audi uses a CHF type fluid, and is incompatible with an ATF type fluid like the lucas PSSL
To check the power steering fluid on an Audi A3, first, locate the power steering reservoir, which is typically near the front of the engine bay. Remove the cap and wipe the dipstick attached to the cap clean, then reinsert it and remove it again to check the fluid level. The fluid should be between the minimum and maximum markings on the dipstick. If the level is low, add the appropriate power steering fluid as specified in your owner's manual.
To check the power steering fluid level in an Audi TT, first, locate the power steering fluid reservoir, which is typically found near the engine, marked with a steering wheel icon. Ensure the engine is off and the car is on a level surface. Open the reservoir cap and visually inspect the fluid level against the marked indicators on the side; it should be between the minimum and maximum lines. If needed, add the appropriate power steering fluid to reach the correct level, but avoid overfilling.
Pentosin.
I have purchased the ATF 1 transmission fluid for my Audi A6 1996.
MUST BUY FROM AUDI DEALER. fUEL CONTAINS MINERAL OIL AND IS NOT SOLD IN PARTS STORE. DO NOT DRIVE IF RESERVOIR IS EMPTY. ADVICE FROM DEALER
I'm no mechanic, but it sounds like you are low on power steering fluid, check it out...
Atf is fine for use in power steering except for Honda (requiring Honda fluid), and Audi (requiring mineral 7.1 or 11s) The major difference between atf and p/s fluid is that atf has friction modifers. harmless for hydrulics, nessacary for transmissions to shift smooth.
How to replace power steering pump on Audi
No. Get the Pentosin CHF 7.1 and CHF 11S fluids or Audi VW power steering hydraulic fluid part number G 002 000 or you may want Bilstein 08972. It is a select non-synthetic hydraulic steering fluid which has similar properties to CHF 11S with the exception of synthetic mineral oil blend vs non-synthetic mineral oil blend and thus, should be changed more frequently.