im posting this for my dad. he has a 01 C70 that is leaking power steering fluid. im gonna try to track down the leak tommorow. the question is does the fluid have to be stuff from volvo or can we use just a good syn. steering fluid? any help would be appericiated.

Just get a decent Synthetic power steering fluid. DO NOT USE ATF.

ok, thanx alot.

hey tech, my dad just got home and looked in the owners manual and it says ATF quality power steering fluid?

In 1999 they switched to Synthetic power steering fluid.

Would a synthetic blend be a mistake? thanks

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Would a synthetic blend be a mistake? thanks


Synthetic belnd of steering fluid or trans fluid?

Hey Tech-

I've got a 99 S70 GLT (AWD) w/ 117K miles and the power steering fluid is low. You said above to get a decent synthetic power steering fluid. What kind would be decent and do you know what parts stores might carry it? Also, I'm looking to replace the shocks. Do you have any suggestions on type and price? Lastly, what kind of tune up (other than oil change) would you recommend to keep the car running well?

Thanks for your help

At work we use Valvoline synthetic power steering fluid.

For the suspension check out the post in the general section about links to sites. You should find many with suspension parts.

There isn't much to do for a tune up beside filters and spark plugs.

Thanks! I'll check those out!