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power steering fluid V70-XC70 2002

posted by  gamma on  Thu Oct 23 02:58 CST 2008
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My Volvo manual says to use ATF fluid in the power steering reservoir. Will any automatic transmission fluid marked ATF be OK?








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    power steering fluid V70-XC70 2002

    posted by  gamma on  Sun Nov 9 00:14 CST 2008
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    Thanks, KlausC and Howardc64. I did call Volvo, and they said it was indeed sythetic fluid, but they couldn't tell me if your suggested products would work. So i took your advice in that it would be a small expense in the big picture of V70 maintenance and bought some Volvo fluid ($35).
    I appreciate your quick advice and look forward to reading more of the sagas in brickboard.








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    power steering fluid V70-XC70 2002

    posted by  howardc64 on  Fri Oct 24 11:59 CST 2008
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    Volvo's owner's manual is wrong from 01-04 for V70/S60/XC70. The actual PS fluid is a synthetic hydraulic fluid called CHF-11S. Most of the European cars switched to this in the last 10 years or so.

    How do I know? I put ATF in the system. I just replaced my steering rack due to leaking seals.

    If you want to confirm, call your volvo dealer. I'm sure they will tell you it is the "green fluid" which is CHF-11S.

    More info here. This fluid isn't easy to find at your local auto stores.

    http://www.freewebs.com/howardsvolvos/steering.htm

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    2001 V70 T5 ASR, 2001 XC70, http://www.freewebs.com/howardsvolvos/








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      power steering fluid V70-XC70 2002

      posted by  gamma on  Sun Nov 9 00:18 CST 2008
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      Thanks, KlausC and Howardc64. I did call Volvo, and they said it was indeed sythetic fluid, but they couldn't tell me if your suggested products would work. So i took your advice in that it would be a small expense in the big picture of V70 maintenance and bought some Volvo fluid ($35).
      I appreciate your quick advice and look forward to reading more of the sagas in brickboard.








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        power steering fluid V70-XC70 2002

        posted by  howardc64 on  Sun Nov 9 16:33 CST 2008
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        Cool, glad you got the right fluid and avoided the mistake I made by reading the manual! I'm sure you will find Pentosin CHF-11S on your Volvo fluid somewhere. Still should take a look and see if you have a leak somewhere. It is supposed to be a closed system.

        Here is a link showing all Euro cars moved over to this fluid for PS hydraulic fluid. Every brand has their own part numbers. But they are all Pentosin CHF-11S :)

        http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Is_Volvo_power_steering_fluid_a_mineral_hydraulic_fluid_versus_petroleum

        IPD now sells even better fluid that exceed CHF-11S. Here is some info on this fluid and the ipd link

        http://www.lufteknic.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=000-043-206-56&Category_Code=PS_Fluid

        http://www.ipdusa.com/Volvo-V70XC70-2001-2007/Suspension-&-Steering/Steering/Power-Steering-Fluid/p-127-388-855-4037/
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        2001 V70 T5 ASR, 2001 XC70, http://www.freewebs.com/howardsvolvos/








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    power steering fluid V70-XC70 2002

    posted by  KlausC on  Thu Oct 23 04:34 CST 2008
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    No. It needs to be synthetic. Call you local dealer parts dept and ask what they use for 2002 V70s, then go to the local autoparts supply and get 1 quart of Mobile 3309 ATF. Buying 1 quart isn't going to break the bank.

    Klaus
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