Power Steering question

[yuppa]

1995 disco I

Power steering pump appears to have a small leak and my reservior appears to be very low.

I have googled this, but I am confused. Can I just top it up with new fluid? What specific kind of fluid should I put it.. Do I need to drain whats left first?

[ANDYD]

Yuppa,

These power steering systems are notorious for leaking but it is important to keep it at the correct level.
On my 91 Range Rover I use Penzoil ATF Dextron 3 (same as the Auto transmission) I would think yours is the same but check your manual to confirm this.
I dont see any point in draining your existing oil unless you think it has been contaminated by something (water / dirt / wrong oil).

Have you been getting any noise when turning, especially on full lock? Has the steering felt extra heavy at idle / low revs?

Andy

[yuppa]

I have not noticed anything bad yet.

While trying to locate a coolant leak, I noticed the power steering fluid leak and low fluid level. ( I was told by a non land rover user that its my power steering fluid)

My manual = rave cd, I can check it when I get home after work but I was kind of hoping someone could tell me the exact brand of power steering fluid so I could top it up on the way home..

My google searches have only served to confuse me, as every forum tells a different type.. (In your example, ATF, some people say use it, but they appear to be ranger rover & defender users - disco users seem to say it will corrode my seals or something..)

[yuppa]

Ive also seen some people saying disco I uses transmission fluid as power steering fluid, and another forum says just use standard synthetic power steering fluid but add lucas snake oil.. ?

[yuppa]

I am still unclear as to what specific fluid to put in my power steering reservoir on my 1995 disco I