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Suspension and Brake Recommendation

Help, Advice and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's P80 platform cars -- Volvo's 1990s "bread and butter" cars -- powered by the ubiquitous and durable Volvo inline 5-cylinder engine.

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geokilla
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Re: Suspension and Brake Recommendation

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I've also noticed that the steering groans a bit every once in a while. Anyone able to help please?
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Post by Ozark Lee »

How does the ATF in the power steering reservoir look? Low fluid will cause groaning on turns but it tends to groan more the tighter the turn.

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geokilla
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Post by geokilla »

Ozark Lee wrote:How does the ATF in the power steering reservoir look? Low fluid will cause groaning on turns but it tends to groan more the tighter the turn.

...Lee
It groans on the slightest turns. Just checked and it seems that I might need to add some power steering fluid. The engine was still warm when I opened the hood as I could feel the heat rising from the engine. Will check again tomorrow morning if I got time, or tonight if I can get to the garage.
2000 Volvo S70 SE; First Owner; 321km; Retired

2012 Volvo S60 T5 Level II; Gone

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