Power steering fluid

[Rickya]

Hi guys
I am looking to top up my order power steering fluid
2003 s80 auto
Any help with correct / best type and where to buy
Thanks

[pierremcalpine]

Originally Posted by Rickya

Hi guys
I am looking to top up my order power steering fluid
2003 s80 auto
Any help with correct / best type and where to buy
Thanks

Ideally Pentosin CHF11 or CHF202 - same stuff.

[Auto Addict]

Originally Posted by pierremcalpine

Ideally Pentosin CHF11 or CHF202 - same stuff.

Are there any actually differences between these two PAS fluids ?
Does one supersede the other ? or have extra additives, etc. ? or is CHF202 just a rebrand of the older CHF11 ?

[Auto Addict]

Originally Posted by Rickya

Hi guys
I am looking to top up my order power steering fluid
2003 s80 auto
Any help with correct / best type and where to buy
Thanks

From my recent PAS fluid replacement / flash on my XC60 I can recommend the COMMA CHF11S. I bough mine from Halfords because... (A) they were the only Automotive parts supplier allowed to open at the time... and (B) because I have their Trade card which offers me good discount. Few pix enclosed.
BTW I would strongly recommend you flash / replace all of your PAS fluid if it's not been done in a long while ... or ever, in the name of preventative maintenance

[barrybritcher]

interesting - if only the s60 had a see through reservoir!

[myfirstv70]

Unless it's clean and green definitely replace for the sake of £20.....a lot, lot cheaper than a pump and a rack....and you get that smug satisfaction of a) achievement, b) being a smart ass and c) saving money in the long run.

Cheers,
Nobby

[BlueRubber]

Originally Posted by barrybritcher

interesting - if only the s60 had a see through reservoir!

You can still check the colour of the fluid easily:
When you lift the reservoir cap there will be a drop left on the end of the measuring probe attached to the cap, you can see from this the condition of the fluid. You can also put the drop onto a white cloth/kitchen towel to help.

It should be a nice bright green colour, if it's not you should flush it which is super easy to do.

This is a great video made by a forum member that shows you how:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DjUmy4prx4

[barrybritcher]

Originally Posted by BlueRubber

You can still check the colour of the fluid easily:
When you lift the reservoir cap there will be a drop left on the end of the measuring probe attached to the cap, you can see from this the condition of the fluid. You can also put the drop onto a white cloth/kitchen towel to help.

It should be a nice bright green colour, if it's not you should flush it which is super easy to do.

This is a great video made by a forum member that shows you how:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DjUmy4prx4

yea i've already done the full flush, I meant it was interesting that volvo actually fitted a translucent reservoir at some point rather than the black on p2

[Longhouse21]

Originally Posted by barrybritcher

yea i've already done the full flush, I meant it was interesting that volvo actually fitted a translucent reservoir at some point rather than the black on p2

Ford? Looks very like the Mk 4 Mondeo.