ATF for power steering fluid

Post by **misha** » 21 May 2018, 07:00

Don't worry about it...i did the same long time ago.
Atf fluid for power steering doesn't have a service or time interval.
Volvo doesn't even recommend to replace it or flush it, just to top up when needed.
Only important thing for power steering pump is not to run on dry....to be left without oil.That's the only case in which it will be ruined.

Danonly55 · Post by **Danonly55** » 21 May 2018, 09:01

Upon a second look the fluid is more of a clear in color, I am assuming this is power steering fluid??

Post by **misha** » 21 May 2018, 09:26

It MUST be red.

Post by **SuperHerman** » 21 May 2018, 10:42

Post a picture of the fluid on the stick and wiped (dabbed) on to a white piece of paper or napkin.

Danonly55 · Post by **Danonly55** » 21 May 2018, 12:52

SuperHerman wrote: 21 May 2018, 10:42 Post a picture of the fluid on the stick and wiped (dabbed) on to a white piece of paper or napkin.

check original post for pic please

Post by **abscate** » 21 May 2018, 14:28

Pic didn't post, or Photobucket has struck again..

Danonly55 · Post by **Danonly55** » 21 May 2018, 18:51

here is the fluid

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Danonly55 · Post by **Danonly55** » 21 May 2018, 18:52

Danonly55 wrote: 21 May 2018, 12:52
SuperHerman wrote: 21 May 2018, 10:42 Post a picture of the fluid on the stick and wiped (dabbed) on to a white piece of paper or napkin.
check original post for pic please

ok pic now up

Post by **SuperHerman** » 21 May 2018, 21:14

Power steering fluid - I would use Pentosin CF 11 or 202. You should have enough to top off now and do a flush later.

Danonly55 · Post by **Danonly55** » 21 May 2018, 22:00

I would like to know if I can change over to ATF if I do the turkey baster method 3 or four times ??