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Fluid Replacement Questions S70 2000

posted by  someone claiming to be Laaaary on  Thu Nov 21 14:19 CST 2002 [RELATED]

I just bought a 2000 S70 GLT. On the back cover of the manual there is an under-the-hood diagram that points out locations for the Washer Fluid, Coolant, Power Steering, Oil, and Brake Fluid reservoirs. Additionally, on one of the inner pages, there is a similar diagram that also shows the Automatic Transmission fluid dipstick. Where is the reservoir for the Automatic Transmission fluid? I know that the Power Steering fluid for this car is ATF. Do the Power Steering and Automatic Transmission share the same reservoir (the Power Steering reservoir)? Why is the AT dipstick needed if the Power Steering Fluid reservoir has its own dipstick?

The manual indicated that the Power Steering Fluid is not required to be changed. Can this be true?! If not, when should this be flushed/changed? Is there one particular over the counter brand of ATF that should be used (even if only to top off this reservoir)? If I decide to have this fluid flushed/changed at a garage, how much should I expect to pay?

When the Coolant is flushed/changed, the manual states that only 'Volvo Genuine Coolant/Antifreeze' be used. How does Volvo's antifreeze differ from Prestone(mixed 50%/50% as directed on the back page of the manual)?

Thanks for your help.








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    Fluid Replacement Questions

    posted by  someone claiming to be Wayne on  Sat Nov 23 01:16 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    I would only add to the other posts that the ATF dipstick is partially obstructed by the turbo piping. Also, use of the Volvo coolant seems like the way to go, even at $18 a gallon or so at your dealer's parts department. Although you did not ask, I hope you are using synthetic motor oil to keep that turbo happy :)








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    Fluid Replacement Questions

    posted by  likevolvos on  Fri Nov 22 06:45 CST 2002
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    If you're asking where to add trans fluid, you pour it down the dipstick receptacle with a skinny neck funnel. Or if you are flushing the fluid look at volvospeed.com bay 13 for good instructions on this and many other items.








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    Fluid Replacement Questions

    posted by  Jeong on  Fri Nov 22 06:44 CST 2002
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    I would go ahead and change the PS fluid on a regular basis. You would be surprised how dirty the fluid can get even after a year. It does NOT share the reservoir with the transmission. I personally use Mobil 1 synthetic ATF for both my tranny and PS. I have also used the clear Valvoline Synthetic PS fluid in Volvo's as well.








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    Fluid Replacement Questions

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    posted by  STEVEF on  Fri Nov 22 02:41 CST 2002
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    Where is the reservoir for the Automatic Transmission fluid?
    Inside the trans itself.....there is no remote res for the ATF.

    Do the Power Steering and Automatic Transmission share the same reservoir (the Power Steering reservoir)?
    No.

    Can this be true?!
    Yes....just top it off.

    When the Coolant is flushed/changed, the manual states that only 'Volvo Genuine Coolant/Antifreeze' be used. How does Volvo's antifreeze differ from Prestone(mixed 50%/50% as directed on the back page of the manual)?
    There is a recent thread about this very thing......I am sure one of the bricksters could go into a long winded explanation(and IMHO informative) on how the Volvo coolant is designed specificly for the typs of metal in our cooling systems.....but if you look a bit at the archives, you will find out right away to stay with Volvo coolant......at least thats what most people here do....myself included.

    OH.....and BTW I also have a 00 S70/GLT with a build date of 11/99. It has just under 30K miles on it now, and I can say I am 100% happy with the car(no "real" problems....just take care of it and it will take care of you).....and even more happy with the servicing dealer.
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    Steve F. in Hoboken, NJ







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