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Power Steering, Steering Racks and Steering Fluid
Volvo P2 R 90k Service Item Checklist
I bought a 2004 V70 R in 2010, and I needed to “baseline” it, get it back to Stage 0. I wanted it to drive like it came right out of the Ghent, Belgium factory like it did in July 2003. After the 90k service listed below, I gave her some Seafoam and new tires. Continue reading
FCP’s How-To Video Tutorials
FCP’s S60 Timing Belt Replacement Video Tutorial FCP’s S60 Power Steering Repair Video Tutorial FCP’s S60, S80, V70, XC70 Rear Brake Replacement Video Tutorial Brake Upgrade to 302mm
XC90 Squealing Noise from Steering: Expensive
MVS Volvo Forum user Whofan70 said I have a 2008 XC90 3.2 and recently I have noticed this almost ‘squealing’ noise when I turn the wheel and it’s not when I have the wheel turned completely left or right and … Continue reading
S70 High-mileage Maintenance Checklist
I’ve got a 98 S70 GLT with 242k miles. This weekend I replaced the PCV system, plugs and wires. What other “high-mileage” maintenance should I be planning? serpentine belt tuneup front driveshafts power steering flush transmission flush replacing the oil pan O-rings … Continue reading
foamy power steering fluid
If you use the turkey baster as a previous member suggested, you will be able to tell the color of the fluid…If it is red, it is ATF and is the wrong fluid…Pentosin is green…Foamy fluid has air bubbles mixed in and will make noise due to cavitation…The air does not get mixed into the fluid due to an air leak somewhere,it gets introduced right in the reservoir when the returning fluid agitates and swirls the reservoir, whipping it into a foam…Pentosin has additives to prevent that… Continue reading