Changing fluids in an old 240

Discussion in 'Volvo 240' started by Someone, Apr 21, 2008.

  1. Someone

    Someone Guest

    I have a 93 240. It was acquired in 2001 with 60K miles. It now has
    100K miles. When I bought the car, I had ALL the liquids changed.

    I have the brake fluid changed every 2 years. Oil change done every 6
    months w/synthetic (and air filter too).

    The rear axle fluid was changed 2 years ago when the seal was leaking.
    But for others like coolant and power steering, should I have them
    changed/flushed?

    Any other suggestions as far as maintenance goes?
     
    Someone, Apr 21, 2008
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  2. Someone

    mjc13 Guest

    Unless you live in really unusually wet weather, and have reason to
    believe that water gets in the brake master cylinder, every two years
    for brake fluid is overkill. Every 5 years should be fine. Power
    steering fluid, same thing. Coolant flushes should be done more like
    every three years. If it's an automatic, have the pan dropped and
    cleaned first, with a fluid change, then a few months later consider a
    power flush. If it's standard shift, have the transmission and overdrive
    unit oils changed now.
     
    mjc13, Apr 21, 2008
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