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.
ATF for power steering fluid
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Re: ATF for power steering fluid ???
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Upon a second look the fluid is more of a clear in color, I am assuming this is power steering fluid??
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It MUST be red.
'97 850 2.5 20v / fully equipped / Motronic 4.4 from the factory / upgraded with S,V,C,XC70 instrument cluster / polar white wagon
History of Volvos in the family:
'71 144 S
'73 144 De Luxe
'78 244 DL
'78 244 DL
'79 244 GLE
'85 340 GLS
History of Volvos in the family:
'71 144 S
'73 144 De Luxe
'78 244 DL
'78 244 DL
'79 244 GLE
'85 340 GLS
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Post a picture of the fluid on the stick and wiped (dabbed) on to a white piece of paper or napkin.
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check original post for pic pleaseSuperHerman 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.
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Pic didn't post, or Photobucket has struck again..
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ok pic now upDanonly55 wrote: ↑21 May 2018, 12:52check original post for pic pleaseSuperHerman 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.
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Power steering fluid - I would use Pentosin CF 11 or 202. You should have enough to top off now and do a flush later.
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I would like to know if I can change over to ATF if I do the turkey baster method 3 or four times ??
2014 Ford 3.5L ecoboost XLT
1995 Volvo 850 wagon GLE
Life is tough, but it's tougher when your stupid'
" John Wayne
1995 Volvo 850 wagon GLE
Life is tough, but it's tougher when your stupid'
" John Wayne
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