I recently purchased a 2001 V70 T5, 200k miles on it.

The power steering fluid is well below the fill line however I am uncertain what is currently in there. I have read that the manual wrongly states that ATF should go in, but CHF-11s is actually what is called for.

I dabbed some of the fluid on to a paper towel and the color is nearly clear sort of dirty yellow tone, the fluid itself did not seem thick or red or brown at all so I doubt it is ATF. However it does not appear very green so I also am uncertain if it is CHF-11s or anything close to the factory fluid...

So is it safe to just mix in several ounces of CHF-11s or does this situation require that I flush out what's currently in there and start from scratch...?

Attached a picture of the towel / fluid sample.

Appreciate the guidance here!

 

Any feedback is appreciated!

Is this something any old garage (midas?) could help me with or do I need a volvo specialist?

Would love to diy this but am afraid of mixing new fluid with old if there is somehow an incompatibility...

 

It takes a "special" oil that I purchased from a import auto shop. Do not put Dextron in it like I did the first time.


Thanks Don

 

Maybe this thred from another Volvo forum will help you out with your question. Volvo ATF fluid: confirmed by mobil, the same mobil 3309 & Toyota T-IV

 

Call the dealer. I believe that it is Pentosin power steering fluid.