C70: - How to flush power steering fluid? - Page 3

C70Noob · Jan 11th, 2020, 11:54

Thanks guys, I'll compare amazon (cos I'm lazy) and the original volvo stuff as both seem to work perfectly well.

Thanks for the help

turboboy · Jan 11th, 2020, 16:14

I'm a bit confused. I'm sure my steering fluid is red, not green as noted in this thread.

Have not needed to top up the fluid for some time but will be doing a service sometime in the next month so will check but, according to the book of Haynes, Dexron type ATF is what should be used and my handbook says "ATF oil" oil for the power steering and for the auto box it says "Dexron II E".

What is Volvo CHF?

Thanks.

MikeS100 · Jan 11th, 2020, 18:17

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Originally Posted by turboboy

I'm a bit confused. I'm sure my steering fluid is red, not green as noted in this thread.

Have not needed to top up the fluid for some time but will be doing a service sometime in the next month so will check but, according to the book of Haynes, Dexron type ATF is what should be used and my handbook says "ATF oil" oil for the power steering and for the auto box it says "Dexron II E".

What is Volvo CHF?

Thanks.

Early cars use ATF, later ones use CHF (central hydraulic fluid) for the power steering. I forget the date but I think the change was around 1999. The cap for the power steering reservoir is colour coded. If it needs ATF the inside of the cap is red, if it needs CHF the inside is green.

StatusRed · Jan 11th, 2020, 19:51

I've used CHF11S (Comma MVCHF) and it's GREEN.

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C70Noob New Member Last Online: Mar 10th, 2020 15:57 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Luton	Thanks guys, I'll compare amazon (cos I'm lazy) and the original volvo stuff as both seem to work perfectly well. Thanks for the help __________________ 2004 VOLVO C70 T GT AUTO

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turboboy Master Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 08:44 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Twickenham	Steering Fluid I'm a bit confused. I'm sure my steering fluid is red, not green as noted in this thread. Have not needed to top up the fluid for some time but will be doing a service sometime in the next month so will check but, according to the book of Haynes, Dexron type ATF is what should be used and my handbook says "ATF oil" oil for the power steering and for the auto box it says "Dexron II E". What is Volvo CHF? Thanks. __________________ Turboboy Current: 1998 Volvo V70 2.3 T5 Auto. Previous: 2000 Volvo V40 T4; 1981/2 265 (x2); 1988 740 Turbo Estate.

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StatusRed Premier Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 19:28 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glasgow	I've used CHF11S (Comma MVCHF) and it's GREEN. __________________ 2009 S40 SE Lux 2.0i \| 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650 \| 2002 Audi TT 225 Previous: C70 Coupe 2.4i \| Saab 9-5 Aero \| Daihatsu SporTrak

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