I just had my brakes redone at TireKingdom and they tried selling me their "Fluid Flushing" deal on my fluids in the car. I turned it down so I could do some research on it...because it costs over $100 per system (brakes, power steering, etc). I found some sites that say it is worth while, and others that label the flushing as "snake oil."

I am more of a tech guy, not much of a mechanic...but I am willing to learn. So my questions are this:

1) Is flushing the fluids recommended? Is it necessary? My car is at 50K miles, but I don't know how the previous 2 owners took care of it.

2) Would it be best to do it myself if it is needed? I saw some YouTube videos that made it look easy.

Lastly, if any of you have done this to your car...any advice you can give on it? Thanks in advance everyone!

 

I always did them on my 850 NA myself along with my Chevy truck. Cilton manuals usually contain step by step. If you start early in the vehicles life it's a good idea, wait to long and you may end up with more problems. In my 02 V70XC I let the dealer do it when called for, and will probably do the same with the S80. Good luck.

 

At 50K, you should really flush the fluids, especially the transmission.

 

But what fluids should I use? Will any DOT4 work? What about power steering...as most people say I must use a "green" power steering fluid that only volvo makes...any advice would be great on which fluids to get for each system. Thanks again!