2004 VW Beetle power steering fluid

Hello -

It is not clear from your question regarding if you want an owner's manual for a 1969 VW Beetle or if you want a service manual or both.

This is the link to a free downloadable PDF version of an owner's manual for a 1969 VW Beetle:
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/187844/Volkswagen-1969-Model.html#manual

You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader software (free.)

If you are seeking a service manual, it seems you may have to purchase a copy of the service manual through an auto parts store. I have no idea of the country where you reside, so I hesitate to provide you with some links for purchasing the service manual.

If you reside in the USA or Canada, your local public library system probably subscribes to a database of automobile service manuals which you can access online through the library website . . . at no charge. If you do reside in the USA or Canada and are unfamiliar with the auto service manuals database/s, I suggest you visit your local public library and ask one of the reference/information librarians to educate you about the auto repair manuals database and how to access them electronically from home. You will need a valid library borrower card for remote access.

Best wishes.

that is the power steering tank, it uses power steering fluid. check the owners manual to see what is used.

Note: the cost to purchase at a dealer a new part to change the lock may be excessive. You may be able, if you have the time, and can locate a -- Used Car Auto Parts store -- to find a part from a scrap car. Maybe you can live without it?

It should be under the driver's side of the dash around the steering column. They can take it to most any auto parts store and get the codes read for free.

depends if its automatic or manual. The auto parts store that you get it will know.

Could be brake fluid, so look at the brake fluid resevoir.
Could also be water from the evaporator, from the air conditioner.
Is it oily to the touch?

That is the power steering fluid reservoir. Be sure to replace any fluid lost with the correct type.

Volkswagen uses a specific type of fluid. Using the wrong one will result in damage to the power steering pump and/or rack and pinion.

Consult your owners manual or the Volks dealer to be sure you are getting the right fluid.

Good luck.

Go to www.vagcat.com and sign up for your car (it's free). Once you've done so, you can browse through exploded diagrams for your car, and each diagram has the manufacturer's part numbers for each part listed.

It should have a dark green cap/cover with a notch implicating to use a wide enough object e.g. casino chip to open it. Use only VW power steering OIL not regular ATF.

Well sounds like your pressure side of the powersteering has blown the hose.. you need to order a new pressure hose from the parts store and get it replaced and refill the powersteering tank.. Thanks jerry ...