What Power Steering Fluid? Millers CHF?

Boydieson

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• Today at 14:14

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Lads

In the middle of replacing a section of the power steering pipework so obviously need to top up/replace the oil

I have bought Millers CHF but from research, a CHF 202 oil is preferred - would the Millers do or do I need to get a CHF 202 rated one?

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• Today at 14:20

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Bog standard ATF. . . . . . but I used my crystal ball for what Freelander you have !!

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Boydieson

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• Today at 14:23

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This is what I have bought but not much info on it

Central Hydraulic Fluid (CHF)

A long-life hydraulic fluid with outstanding performance for modern vehicles providing protection to highly loaded hydraulic pumps.

www.millersoils.co.uk

 

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• Today at 15:45

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The correct Land Rover fluid is green which is a good quick check. Don’t recall it being expensive.

 

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Boydieson

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Stv123 said:

The correct Land Rover fluid is green which is a good quick check. Don’t recall it being expensive.

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Thanks mate - its just getting there will be the problem to get a bottle - will try tomorrow and see if parts is open early

 

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• Today at 16:29

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Compared to the cost of the other parts (pump and rack) I did not think it was worth trying to scrimp. But any oil is better than no oil so perhaps use the stuff you have to flush it out?

 

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• Today at 16:38

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Assuming a F2 from your signature, you need to use the correct spec fluid - CHF202. You can easily cause damage to the power steering pump otherwise.

Edit; And be sure to bleed it correctly if required - before starting it. They are very prone to damage caused by air in the system!

 

Boydieson

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• Today at 16:48

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Freddie17 said:

Assuming a F2 from your signature, you need to use the correct spec fluid - CHF202. You can easily cause damage to the power steering pump otherwise.

Edit; And be sure to bleed it correctly if required - before starting it. They are very prone to damage caused by air in the system!

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Freddie, thanks - think I will just call into JLR on the way to work tomorrow if they are open and grab some oil

Where would be the best place in the car to bleed it from?

 

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• Today at 16:59

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Boydieson said:

Freddie, thanks - think I will just call into JLR on the way to work tomorrow if they are open and grab some oil

Where would be the best place in the car to bleed it from?

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Have a look in this thread - covers a lot of it for you, with pics courtesy of @Arctic2.
Do not start it before you have purged the air… have a read below;

Freelander 2 (LR2) - P.A.S. Problem

After sitting idle for 4 weeks I took old bus for a spin today. Almost literally. When I set off I thought the steering 'a bit stiff'. After a couple of miles I need two hands and a lot of grunt just to keep the car on track. By the time I got home it took all my strength to turn the wheel and...

www.landyzone.co.uk

 

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• Today at 18:17

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Not sure if this is the recommended way to do it. But I would jack up the front of the car and turn the steering lock to lock a few times without the engine running. once you are happy that the level is not going down, then that should be the air out of the system