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husker boxster · 02-04-2007, 06:54 PM

The pwr strg res is in the front left center of the engine and easily accessible when the engine cover is off. Pentosin is a synthetic fluid, so DO NOT put regular pwr strg fluid in it. I was able to find some Pentosin at O'Reilly's. Pentosin is not cheap - $25/qt (what fluid is cheap in a Porsche?). I'm sure you will get varied opinions on whether it is safe to mix other brands of synthetics with the orig Pentosin. My 01 seems to thirst for a little fluid about once a yr, so chances are you are also low on fluid. I would either park it and wait for warmer weather or check / fill it now if you plan continuing to drive it. It cannot be good to run it when it is low.

02-04-2007, 06:54 PM	#7
husker boxster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Omaha Posts: 2,869	The pwr strg res is in the front left center of the engine and easily accessible when the engine cover is off. Pentosin is a synthetic fluid, so DO NOT put regular pwr strg fluid in it. I was able to find some Pentosin at O'Reilly's. Pentosin is not cheap - $25/qt (what fluid is cheap in a Porsche?). I'm sure you will get varied opinions on whether it is safe to mix other brands of synthetics with the orig Pentosin. My 01 seems to thirst for a little fluid about once a yr, so chances are you are also low on fluid. I would either park it and wait for warmer weather or check / fill it now if you plan continuing to drive it. It cannot be good to run it when it is low. __________________ GPRPCA Chief Driving Instructor 2008 Boxster S Limited Edition #005 2008 Cayman S Sport - Signal Green 1989 928 S4 5 spd - black 1987 928 S4 - Granite Green Metallic (Felsengrun)