changing fluid in the power steering

kevin · Post by **kevin** » 20 Apr 2005, 23:35

At the risk of sounding ignorant,has anyone heard of how often this should happen?
My brother is a mechanic and he says it should be changed every 40K's.

Im guessing it would make a differance,but I thought Id post this question and see what you all have heard.

Anyone know how much it would extend the life of the PS?

Post by **matthew1** » 20 Apr 2005, 23:44

For 70s, but prolly the same for 850s:

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

Replace: no fluid change required.

nlemerise · Post by **nlemerise** » 06 May 2005, 18:51

I change power steering AND brake fluid on a yearly basis...for me that is about every 15K miles. Most folks would say that is overkill, and I would probably agree. The reason I do it so often is that it is extremely inexpensive to do (if you do it yourself), it is fun to roll around under a car, and it only takes me about an hour to do (maybe two beers sipped).