1997 S70 Cloudy red power steering fluid

[ramilio]

Hi All,

Just wondering if this is normal or not?

The power steering fluid in my 1997 S70 was a murkey/cloudy red color. I decided this didn't look right so I replaced it with some fresh fluid.

After a couple of days the fresh clear red fluid that I added has also turned a cloudy red color.

Is this normal? or is it a sign that something is not right? there is no foam or anything on top of the fluid.

Any advice appreciated.

Thanks,
Ramilio

[Ozark Lee]

When I change the power steering fluid I usually do it in several steps. I suck out all of the old fluid with a turkey baster, refill it with fresh, and then start the car and run the steering from lock to lock several times. From there I repeat the process another two or three times until the fluid is nice and clear.

...Lee