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[Marks DTM Calib]

iirc
gearbox = dex3
pas = dex2

 Correct  

[feeutfo]

i see,
Obviously my post was a bit confusing
And unclear i only have dex 3 and did not
Actually buy dex 2 as was certain it was the wrong
Stuff.
So, i have a couple of spare bottles of dex 3.
Will bring to wim day. No good to me for 60k
I hope. Sorry for confusion.

[v6coop]

iirc
gearbox = dex3
pas = dex2

So the Vauxhall Owners Manual is wrong then? Page 209 of mine (March 1999, interesting as it post dates my car) in Technical Data states "Automatic transmission, power steering Special oil "Dexron III" and will it matter if I have mixed Dexron II and III in the PAS resevoir?

[feeutfo]

can i draw attention to the boys post second one down :-/

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1216046366/10#10

[v6coop]

Thanks Chris

Anyone know about mixing DII and DIII in the PAS resevoir please?

[Jimbob]

iirc
gearbox = dex3
pas = dex2

So the Vauxhall Owners Manual is wrong then? Page 209 of mine (March 1999, interesting as it post dates my car) in Technical Data states "Automatic transmission, power steering Special oil "Dexron III" and will it matter if I have mixed Dexron II and III in the PAS resevoir?

Yes, iirc Dex3 caused some issues so they 'downgraded' it

[Jimbob]

Here, from the horses mouth....

Field Remedy: 1570
Subject: Oil for Power Steering - Wrong specification in TIS
Models: Engines: Option:
Vivaro 2001...,Movano 1999...,Omega-B 1994...,Frontera-B 1999... All,All,All,All Power Steering
Complaint: Oil for Power Steering incorrectly specified in TIS.
Cause:  
Production:  

Remedy:
TIS 2000 indicates that the power steering oil specification for Vivaro is
Dexron III. This is now incorrect.
The original fluid was Dexron III  (PN 90 510 269, Cat-No. 19 40 763) which
was used to service certain power steering and automatic transmission fluids
(ATF).
This oil is no longer available so a new version of oil Dexron III has been
specified for the affected ATF (PN 93 160 372, Cat-No. 19 40 712) however
this oil is not compatible with power steering systems and should not be
used for this function because this may result in leakages.
To service the power steering system the oil now specified has reverted back
to Dexron II (PN 90 350 342, Cat-No. 19 40 700).
This should prevent any confusion when trying to select the correct oil for
the correct application.
NOTE: This information is valid for all models except Sintra (partnumber
90 513 486, Cat: 19 40 707) and Astra-G/Zafira/Vectra-C/Signum (partnumber
93 160 458, Cat: 19 40 715).
FunctionalGroup: M - Steering
Complaint Group: 23 - Wrong Indication
Trouble Code: None

[v6coop]

Thanks Jimbob

This might explain why there is an oily mess over all the PAS pump and nearby parts. Wonder how and where the leakage with the 'new' Dexron III occurs. What it doesn't state is how you are supposed to manage this if you have a car that was supplied with the now discontinued Dexron III (as per my handbook) but is not suitable for the new Dexron III because it causes leaks. Are you supposed to drain the old stuff out or is it OK to mix it with the now specified Dexron II. I know it's bad news for the autobox if you mix them in there!

[feeutfo]

im no expert but i would presume a change to dexII with a flush of some sort maybe??? i was thiking of changing myn for the service, is it a case of disconecting the return feed to the reservoir to a drip tray and topping up the reservoir until runs clear while engine running???
 :-/
i wonder if thats why my mrs polo pas pump is leaking? seems a bit thick and sticky to what i have on the omega, but diff. manufacturer so no reson why it would be relevent really?

just to confirm, section on ps fluid,
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152655082