power steering fluid

jburke · Post by **jburke** » 13 Apr 2005, 07:43

I have a '98 V70. The power steering fluid -- is there any alternative to the Volvo fluid the dealer sells? It's a little pricey.

JB

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 13 Apr 2005, 08:21

JB,
Somewhere in the manual it says that ATF is recommended for the power steering. I used Mobil Synthetic ATF and it has made a noticeable difference to the steering feel. I used a suction device to pump out the existing fluid from the reservoir and refilled it with ATF. Make sure to fill the right amount - check it while it is cold and hot. The cap on the reservoir has the markings.

hope that helps..

KLS · Post by **KLS** » 15 Apr 2005, 13:53

I think later model Volvos require a better fluid than ATF. You might try Redline's or Lubegard's power steering fluid.

Ken

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 15 Apr 2005, 17:38

Plain old ATF seems to do the job !

http://apps.volvocars.us/ownersdocs/199 ... .htm#pg126

From the horse's mouth - so to speak.

jburke · Post by **jburke** » 19 Apr 2005, 06:29

Thanks for the replies on this thread.

So, does this mean that I have to pump out the old power steering fluid or can I just add ATF to what is in there currently, which is anyone's guess -- I bought the car used from a dealer a couple months ago.

JB

White850Turbo · Post by **White850Turbo** » 19 Apr 2005, 08:55

jburke wrote:Thanks for the replies on this thread.

So, does this mean that I have to pump out the old power steering fluid or can I just add ATF to what is in there currently, which is anyone's guess -- I bought the car used from a dealer a couple months ago.

JB

When I did mine, I used a turkey baster to suck out as much of the old fluid as possible and then topped the reservoir off with the new stuff.