power steering fluid type
 

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.

RE: power steering fluid type
 

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

RE: power steering fluid type
 

ok, thanx alot.

RE: power steering fluid type
 

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

RE: power steering fluid type
 

In 1999 they switched to Synthetic power steering fluid.

RE: power steering fluid type
 

Would a synthetic blend be a mistake? thanks

RE: power steering fluid type
 

Synthetic belnd of steering fluid or trans fluid?

RE: power steering fluid type
 

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

RE: power steering fluid type
 

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.

RE: power steering fluid type
 

Thanks! I'll check those out!

I'm reviving this old thread.

I have a 98 V70 2wd no turbo. My owners manual is MIA.
I checked the PS the other day and noticed it is down, but not empty.
I'd like to top it up, but am confused by what it should take?

It looks brownish/red in colour. I do not recall ever adding PS fluid to this car, I'm not the original owner.

Terry

^Bumping for this.

Slightly confused on a '98 C70. did the design of power steering components change in 1999, or did they switch from ATF to Syn steering fluid in 1999 for some other benefit?

So, for 1998 cars, Atf, or synthetic Steering fluid?

I just bought this SuperS Power Steering Fluid, is it ok to use in my 04 S60 awd 2.5T?