Audi A4 (B6) - Easy DIY Power Steering Fluid Change

Here I show you the easy DIY process for changing your power steering fluid on the Audi A4 (B6).
Fluid used is genuine VAG power steering fluid available from your local dealer and also here: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184037245691
Clear tubing available from here: amzn.to/3tgwnSF
Brass pipe fitting available here: amzn.to/3GARORD

[@rydergaston9831]

I’m watching this at 9pm before I go to sleep, plz be the solution to all my problems.

[@MostlyHelpful]

The solution to your problems with your Audi or the solution to not being able to sleep? Hopefully the former!

[@Avantxz.]

just completed my power steering flush on my 05 allroad with your help. Running smooth 😎

[@MostlyHelpful]

That's great to hear Eddy, thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@cristian.bailesteanu]

Very Helpfull,I used this method on my Audi A5 3.0,everything works great,thank you so much for the video! 🤗

[@MostlyHelpful]

Hi Christian, that's great to hear and thanks for letting me know 👍

[@dustinchasse8433]

Helped allot. Thank you. Also beautiful Audi!

[@MostlyHelpful]

Hi Dustin, thanks for watching the video and I'm glad it helped you out.

[@ninja12lawbreaker]

Gonna tackle my S6, got a bottle of fluid, I need more. great vid pal

[@MostlyHelpful]

Hi, thanks for taking the time to comment and good luck with the job. Would love an S6 myself too.

[@spencerkrupa9372]

Thank you so much, worked dreams for my b6 s4 with the same power steering whine!

[@MostlyHelpful]

This is great to hear and thanks for letting me know. Wishing you many more enjoyable miles behind the wheel of your S4!

[@gwwg1095]

Great video Thankyou 👏🏻

[@MostlyHelpful]

Thanks for the comment - appreciate it. 👍

[@idmax]

I used this method on my B7 A4 1.9tdi. worked a treat and much easier access than your B6 too.

[@MostlyHelpful]

Hi, thanks for taking the time to comment and it's great to hear that it worked well for you too.

[@user-zt6sd3rx8w]

Did you feel any difference in the steering wheel after the oil change?

[@Whosaiaze]

This is great!

[@MostlyHelpful]

Thanks Mark, feels loads better.

[@stephenm4016]

Thank you for sharing! Working on my 04 B6 S4 and about to flush the p/s fluid as well. What size barb was that used to connect to return line??

[@MostlyHelpful]

Hi Stephen thanks for watching my video. The barb is 10mm or 3/8 and if you are in the UK here's the eBay item number 121375775922. Good luck with it.

[@BatoosTech]

Thanks mate for the video. Most of the videos on KZbin are using something to suck up the liquid from the reservoir which is stupid they don't get everything out.

[@MostlyHelpful]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment - I'm glad you find it helpful.

[@Snowdog216]

Good info, thanks. Note if its all you can do then extracting the fluid with some type of pump (you can find one at most car parts stores) then that is better than nothing. But note that is mixing clean fluid with dirty fluid, so you might have to use 2-4 liters and probably would not be as clean as this method. Again way better than 10 year old mixed fluid sludge. If you can't jack up the wheels, cut 6 pieces of 12"x12" cardboard, stack them up in front of the tires (3 per wheel), drive the vehicle onto the cardboard. That way you may be able to muscle turn the wheels by hand. If You can't turn the wheels then use the extraction method. And you can start the vehicle and turn the wheel a few times. I had someone ask why not start the vehicle using the method in the video, and I think the answer is that the PS pump will quickly push the fluid through the lines and PS cooler and out the hose into the catch bucket/jug, but that is not getting fluid out of the rack. And use spec fluid. I don't care that the auto parts store guy tells you a fascinating tale about is grandpappy using Pepsi and cow pi_s_s as antifreeze in his 1978 Buick. Just use spec fluid. And note for example CHF 11S is basically aviation hydraulic, made to perform under extreme conditions. Last point- for spec fluids and parts check out Blauparts. I have no affiliation, just a satisfied customer.

[@MostlyHelpful]

Thanks Snowdog, that's some very helpful info.

[@ampm9771]

I am going to use Liqui Moly 20038 1127 Central Hydraulic Oil 1 L which complies to VW G004000. Would you recommend this oil?

[@MrBsheers2003]

wanted to see the detailed close up steps of clearing the way to get to the fluid well. the camera was off during those steps. ...and those clips and grommets are tricky ...and, was there something in the little enclosed chamber next to the reservoir ? there is in my audi.

[@MostlyHelpful]

It's a shame I don't have a multi-camera setup for sure, but I am a car guy 1st and KZbinr 2nd so I haven't made it a priority. That enclosed chamber contains a small filter and apparently you can remove it (to clean it) which is something I should do certainly. Good luck with the job if/when you do it.

[@catalincodreanu4372]

thank you

[@MostlyHelpful]

No problem Catalin, I hope it was helpful

[@MeixellMedia]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@MostlyHelpful]

My pleasure and thanks for letting me know.

[@ahmetgucuyener9060]

Thank you👍🏼👏🏻👏🏻

[@MostlyHelpful]

Thanks Ahmet, I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

[@wojciechw1778]

Hi! Thank you for all,but I'd like to know the name used fluid VWAudi.Is it G004000M2 (synthetic and green)? Is it good instead G0002000?It is the FAQuestion about change this fluid.I guess only looking Your video.I need replace fluid in my A4B6'2004.Thank you for your response.

[@MostlyHelpful]

Hi and thanks for watching the video. You are right, the fluid I used is G 004 000 M2. G00002000 was the previous version of this fluid so yes, it should be fine to use. Good luck.

[@Halo549]

What did you use to get the clamp off the return hose on the reservior?

[@MostlyHelpful]

I can't remember, but I recall it not being hard so I suspect the factory clamp had already been removed and replaced with a jubilee clip - the type that you can undo with a screwdriver.

[@ardmrad9278]

I see that the bracket that normally houses the brake booster vacuum pump is empty. I have the same situation in my 04 B6. Why it's empty? Don't they have brake booster vacuum pump at all? Or is it somewhere else in the engine compartment? Cheers

[@MostlyHelpful]

Hi Ard, thanks for your question. My brake booster is under the scuttle panel to the right of the battery as you look at the engine. I don't know where the vacuum pump is though - could it be run off the auxiliary belt?

[@ardmrad9278]

@@MostlyHelpful Thank you for the tip. It is indeed in front of brake booster behind the firewall. Some Audis have it on the front. BTW are those G4000 power steering fluid? And how many litres? And did you change the hydraulic filter? Cheers

[@Halo549]

That first cover does not need to be unbolted. It is made to slide on and off without unbolting it.

[@MostlyHelpful]

Thanks, I hadn't realised that. I will check it out next time I am under the bonnet/hood.

[@philparkes-1]

Did the fluid change resolve the noisy pump when warmed up?

[@MostlyHelpful]

For about 6 months yes, but after that it came back. I think there is another issue somewhere, probably the reservoir based on other things I've since seen.

[@hobby4004]

Great

[@MostlyHelpful]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@RicardoPereira-.]

How much oil did take you on total ? thank you for the video

[@MostlyHelpful]

Hi Ricardo, I bought 2 litres and used 1.5 litres to do the job. I don't know the capacity of the system, but this worked well for me and I still have 0.5 litres left in case there are any leaks.

[@RicardoPereira-.]

@@MostlyHelpful thank you for the fast awnser ! It help me a lot soon be doing this . Once again thank you

[@Jay-zd9kx]

Did the power steering feel different after the change?

[@MostlyHelpful]

Hi Jay, yes it felt like there was slightly more assistance so the steering was a little lighter. Not night and day but it was definitely there. Cheers, James

[@azizzizzo7671]

Scusa la domanda per misurare il livello deve essere Chiuso il tappo solo appoggiato

[@MostlyHelpful]

Sì, per misurare il livello il motore deve essere spento e il coperchio ben chiuso. Quindi riempire fino a quando il livello non mostra "max". Yes, to measure the level the engine needs to be off and the lid on tight. Then fill until the level shows at "max".

[@justme3350]

Hey.. can you tell my what is the inner size of that tube that you conected on the return pipe?

[@MostlyHelpful]

No problem, it's 10mm or 3/8 inch. Hope it helps!

[@justme3350]

@@MostlyHelpful thanks.. job has been done about month ago..thanks to your DIY video.. and tube does looks like it coud be 8 or 10mm by eye..soo i bought both..

[@joshuaromero5512]

where did the return like come from

[@MostlyHelpful]

Hi Joshua, if I recall correctly it comes from the return of the rack, but I think there's a cooler in-line so it's from there.

[@fennhoppe1746]

What size is the clear tubing you used?

[@MostlyHelpful]

Hi Fenn, it's 10mm diameter or 3/8".

[@jamsterr98]

hi what is the internal diameter of the pipe? cheers

[@MostlyHelpful]

Hi, it's listed as 10mm - 3/8" internal diameter. Hope that helps!

[@jeremiahtew7638]

Is there a modified exhaust?

[@MostlyHelpful]

For this model of car? I've no idea as I've never checked but I imagine you are only a Google search away from being able to find out yourself.

[@mbrylewski]

Hi, how long did it take?

[@MostlyHelpful]

Hi Marek, including getting it up on axle stands it took just over an hour. Thanks for watching my video.

[@mbrylewski]

@@MostlyHelpful very helpful. Thank you very much for sharing

[@iman80skid91]

That fluid is brown (red) because somebody's actually use ATF oil to top it up

[@MostlyHelpful]

Thanks, that had never occurred to me and makes me glad I changed it.

[@user-nv3lj8xy9m]

Очень доходчиго и понятно почти ничего

[@MostlyHelpful]

Thanks for watching my video, I'm glad you found it useful.

[@shanetravis8680]

You do not need to go to Audi dealer for power steering fluid you can get the same thing at any car shop Audi trusted I've been there never will agian they are the biggest con ever

[@MostlyHelpful]

I don't disagree, although it depends where you live. The simplest way to ensure that you are using the right thing is to get it from Audi and while it may cost a little bit more, in the grand scheme of things the difference is irrelevant. Here in the UK that difference is about £5 saved. Get it wrong though and it can cost plenty.