Volvo S70 Made from 1998 to 2000, this sporty model replaced the 850 sedan and instantly became a hit.

Pressure in power steering?

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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 10:49 PM
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Should there be pressure in the power steering reservoir tank? If you unscrew the cap you can here/feel the pressure. It is causing a leak where the high pressure hose connects to the tank.

Thanks for the help!!!!

Bruce
 
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 11:44 PM
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No, there should not be pressure like that in the tank. Something is not right.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 09:43 PM
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several of my cars have pressure when removing the cap, and not all are volvos, I think it is ok
 
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 11:29 PM
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I noticed same on my '98 V70, my mechanic says it's normal.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 09:04 AM
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Maybe it's from the fluid temp changing and the cap having a good seal.
 
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