Can I get a quick refresher on fluid change intervals?

[Durenol]

My manual doesn't seem to give actual hard numbers, and I'm getting confused and conflicting responses from shops and dealers. How often are you supposed to change the following:

- Brake fluid
- Power steering fluid
- Engine coolant
- Transmission fluid
- Any other fluids besides oil or windshield washer

[moncureww]

Do you drive an AWD automatic? I believe the trans is recommended at 52,500 for drain interval. If never changed I'd do a few drain/fills at a few oil change intervals - say three - then go to every 30k. Bevel gear, Haldex, rear diff - not sure about those. There's lots of recommendations out there. Oil I usually drain and fill motor oil at 5k miles. Brake fluid I bleed about every two years, and usually change coolant at the same interval.

[oragex]

See as above if awd
This was for the S80, gives an idea. Steering gets only Pentosin type fluid - greenish color. If you find red color, drain, flush and refill with Pentosin
With transmission, I would replace no more than 2-3 liters, then drive the car a few months, and replace again. Type JWS 3309 fluid. If towing, transmission fluid is replaced more often
http://www.volvohowto.com/volvo-s80-199 ... uled-plan/