03 S60 t5 awd

jboncher01 · Post by **jboncher01** » 18 Dec 2023, 12:03

So the power steering system is low/possibly empty. It has a bunch of fluid everywhere, I am trying to narrow down where it is coming out of. Do I have to use the chf11 fluid or can I use a cheaper alternative to find the leak and then flush the system after I have the leak fixed and fill with proper fluid? Thanks in advance.

chris11211 · Post by **chris11211** » 18 Dec 2023, 12:39

chf 11s or chr202 would be good

Post by **MoVolvos** » 18 Dec 2023, 20:53

jboncher01 wrote: ↑18 Dec 2023, 12:03 So the power steering system is low/possibly empty. It has a bunch of fluid everywhere, I am trying to narrow down where it is coming out of. Do I have to use the chf11 fluid or can I use a cheaper alternative to find the leak and then flush the system after I have the leak fixed and fill with proper fluid? Thanks in advance.

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You will be fine with any DEX III compatible alternative for finding the leak. Today's automatic transmission fluids are better than back in the day. I've gone through 4 cases of Havoline using it both in the transmission and PWST without issue in many makes and models. It was much cheaper 3 to 4 years ago however. Used in Honda, Volvo, Nissan and Lexus.
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