Power steering fluid question 

"gmctavish needs more space" (gmctavish) 01/15/2016 at 15:48 • Filed to: None

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My friend has a 2006 Mini Cooper, not an S, and it needs power steering fluid. I’m getting it for her so she doesn’t get gouged by the dealer, where she has been taking it. The cap says CHF 11S, which my work doesn’t carry, but the parts guy claims that Beck-Arnley FS11 HF is identical. I’ve been googling and I can’t find it listed as a Pentosin alternative anywhere. Any Mini owners know what’s up?

Cosworth for your time

crowmolly > gmctavish needs more space 01/15/2016 at 15:52

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See if this helps:

http://beckfluids.com/products/hydra…

dogisbadob > gmctavish needs more space 01/15/2016 at 15:55

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Walmart has Prestone European power steering fluid. It works great wherever CHF 11s or 202 is called for.

You can also use 202 in place of 11s.

Your boy, BJR > gmctavish needs more space 01/15/2016 at 15:56

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Based on what I know, there’s only really 2 types of power steering fluid: Not Honda and Honda.

gmctavish needs more space > crowmolly 01/15/2016 at 16:09

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I believe it does, thanks!

Trunk Impaired 318 > gmctavish needs more space 01/15/2016 at 16:19

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For what it’s worth i believe there’s an active recall/extended warranty for that power steering pump that the dealer will replace for free if it hasnt been done already. /2005 Cooper S owner

gmctavish needs more space > Trunk Impaired 318 01/15/2016 at 16:25

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Oh that's very good to know, I'll look into that, thanks!

EyeFuzz > gmctavish needs more space 01/15/2016 at 17:20

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I have a cooper S & have found that the mini dealer prices are pretty reasonable (for a dealer). I haven’t had to buy Steering fluid, but a synthetic oil change kit & washer fluid was under $35. So, I would give them a call first.... hopefully they will surprise you!

Maxnicholas > gmctavish needs more space 01/15/2016 at 18:30

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I dont know about the non S minis but my uncle has a S and there is a recall out on the power steering reservoir leaking. You might want to check on that.

gmctavish needs more space > Maxnicholas 01/15/2016 at 20:07

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Thanks!