Power stearing fluid on Volvo 850.

Discussion in 'Volvo 850' started by Adam, Jun 9, 2004.

  1. Adam

    Adam Guest

    Owners manual recomands using ATF fluid in power stearing. Previous owner
    had the car serviced in corner garage. How can I know if they used regular
    power stearing fluid or ATF, and can I mix the two fluids.
     
    Adam, Jun 9, 2004
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  2. Adam

    Mike F Guest

    Any ATF is OK for your power steering, even if they used power steering
    fluid. Power steering fluid is not consumed, you normally shouldn't
    have to add any. Is there a leak somewhere?

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    Mike F.
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    Mike F, Jun 9, 2004
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  3. Adam

    Adam Guest

    Thanks for the info Mike.
    Previous owner once had a leak and replaced rock-n-pinion. For now fluid
    level is the same, but I am watching it closely.
     
    Adam, Jun 10, 2004
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  4. Adam

    John Robertson Guest

    THEY MIX WHY NOT GO FOR SYNTHETIC IT TAKES THE WEAR FACTOR OUT OF THE
    STEERING SOMEWHAT
     
    John Robertson, Jun 10, 2004
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