Go Back   986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners > Porsche Boxster & Cayman Forums > Boxster General Discussions

Post Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 11-07-2009, 07:19 PM   #1
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: McKinney Tx
Posts: 6
CHF 11S Power steering fluid... Clear or green?

I just purchased a 2003 Boxster S. I was just checking the power steering fluid level and it was low. It wasn't showing on the stick. I dipped in further with plastic rod to see how low and noticed that the fluid on the stick was clear when I wiped it on a paper towel. I thought that the CHF 11S fluid was green. Is that the case? if so, I hope that the previous owner didn't fill it with another fluid. I guess tomorrow, I'll open the front engine access and see if there are leaks from the pump. From what I understand other fluids eat the seals. Any comments or input would be appreciated.

__________________
Drive the S out of it! Maintain the S out of it!
martialmedia is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-07-2009, 08:38 PM   #2
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: McKinney Tx
Posts: 6
I opened up the front, and I don't see any leaks around the pump. Everything looks good. I haven't seen any leaks on the garage floor. hummmmm. It must be going somewhere. The tank is almost dry. if the wrong fluid is in it, would it expand more and blow it out of the overflow to the point that the tank would virtually be dry when cold? I see a little residue around the cap, but that could be from someone filling it.
__________________
Drive the S out of it! Maintain the S out of it!

Last edited by martialmedia; 11-07-2009 at 08:47 PM.
martialmedia is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-08-2009, 01:36 PM   #3
Registered User
 
Steve Tinker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Queensland, Australia
Posts: 1,522
CHF 202 is the replacement fluid for CHF 11 - I've just checked my spare tin and it is indeed green in colour.
My resevoir was also empty when I took delivery from the OPC (so much for the 100,001 point inspection) but they sent me up a tin when I complained.
The resevoir only took a few cc's to fil to the correct level.
Steve
Steve Tinker is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-08-2009, 02:50 PM   #4
Registered User
 
jcb986's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Orlando
Posts: 1,266
Green it be

The fluid is very light green. I just bought a liter...mine was low too.
jcb986 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-08-2009, 06:10 PM   #5
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: McKinney Tx
Posts: 6
Is the CHF 202 green as well?? If so, some dufass put in the wrong fluid and I have to clear the system. If the CHF 202 is clear then maybe I wont have to do that.
__________________
Drive the S out of it! Maintain the S out of it!
martialmedia is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-08-2009, 07:59 PM   #6
Registered User
 
Steve Tinker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Queensland, Australia
Posts: 1,522
Its pale green.....
Steve Tinker is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-08-2009, 08:16 PM   #7
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: AZ
Posts: 105
Mine looks clear too --- but I'm color blind and can't see green anyway
Maybe that's why yours looks clear?

We have been thru many PS pump problems from track use --- IMHO you might be well off by just adding the correct amount of the correct fluid and drive it for a while to see what happens ( I expect nada).

Sboxin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-08-2009, 09:17 PM   #8
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: McKinney Tx
Posts: 6
That's what I think I'll do. Thanks for the responses. I'll fill it, drive it, and then I might suck it out and fill it again just to be safe.

__________________
Drive the S out of it! Maintain the S out of it!
martialmedia is offline   Reply With Quote
Post Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 04:56 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page