2002 S40 Power Steering Fluid

pwhisler · Post by **pwhisler** » 20 Dec 2010, 15:22

Greetings, not sure where to post this, or if its ok if I post a new Topic.

At low speeds while turning, there is a noise that sounds like I need to add power steering fluid. After checking it out:

it looks low, and the fluid is all black and gunky on the stick. my owners manual says to use ATF oil, and no fluid change is required. can i just top if off with ATF oil from the local auto parts store, or do I need to flush it out or get some other special kind of fluid?

thanks for the help!

pwhisler · Post by **pwhisler** » 28 Dec 2010, 00:50

ok, so, if no one stops me, i'm going to put automatic transmission fluid into the power steering reservoir...

last chance!

Post by **billofdurham** » 28 Dec 2010, 12:36

Nobody is going to stop you. The power steering uses ATF and no flushing.

Bill.

pwhisler · Post by **pwhisler** » 30 Dec 2010, 11:21

great, thanks!