2002 vw jetta 2.0...power steering fluid level dropped very gradualy

lok att the level on the power stering fluid its probabli tho low

I suggest only using power steering fluid in the power steering system in VW Jetta's. I tried using trans. fluid before and it made the pump wine constantly especially when cold and I had to purge the system and refill it with power steering fluid to get it to stop.

Most 1995-on VW models don't have a transmission fluid dipstick for checking the transmission fluid level. To fill and check the level of the VW automatic transmission fluid you have to remove a plug on the side or bottom (location depends on model and if you have an automatic vs. manual transmission) of the transmission drain pan. The factory manual refers the expensive VAG 1924 special tool for pumping the VW automatic transmission fluid into the oil pan.

almost all power steering will take any kind of power steering fluid. you can even use transmission fluid in your power steering.

THIS vehicle has a hydroboost brake booster which runs off power steering pump. is both went out you have a problem with the p/s pump

your belt may need changed they go bad around 60 to 70 thousand miles or it could just need tightened .

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Eventhough the level is right, the fluid might need replacing (every 3~5 years and 50.000-100.000 miles).

You can read how to recognize bad/old fluid here: http://www.hondaclub.com/forum/articles/1492-power-steering-fluid-lifeline-your-steering-system.html

you have a rack and pinion problem

Open the hood and look for a green cap near the washer bottle on the left side of the engine compt.

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