General: 70: - whic power steering fluid - Page 3

cheshired5 · Aug 20th, 2017, 11:30

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Originally Posted by PNuT

What do we disagree on?

You appear to have a made a few claims in the knowledge that you think you know what I need without knowing any of the facts....

Anyway, I will leave you to your keyboard warrior antics as I have better things to be doing

You're arguing with Volvo and your owner's manual not me.
That's silly.

Dippydog · Aug 20th, 2017, 12:48

Going by "doinitsideways"rule of thumb mine should have the green stuff in it as it has the reservoir on the offside wing.So it must at some point been changed for some reason as it has red in it,as such if it needs topping up it'll be done with dexron,which is handy as I also run a Vauxhall which uses dexron for its auto box so I've got some "in stock".

doingitsideways · Aug 22nd, 2017, 02:04

It's probably been topped up at some point with red.
Best to flush it out I think as I don't think they're really supposed to mix.

As for the whole using red in a green system, I don't know.
Can't see there being a problem as it's a simple system really, only worry would be how it may effect the seals in the rack and pump.

Personally, I don't like the later systems that use the green stuff.
The amount of racks I've seen failing on later C70s etc is crazy, but my old 850 keeps going on it's original (red system) rack. Whether there's a difference in the later racks or maybe it's down to the fluid, who knows?
Mine has a hard life, with lots of tight maneuvering, wider tyres and always has weight on board.
God knows when the fluid was last changed too!

960kg · Aug 22nd, 2017, 12:30

The later models have what is called "inbuilt obsolescence"....

Aug 22nd, 2017, 02:04	#23
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	It's probably been topped up at some point with red. Best to flush it out I think as I don't think they're really supposed to mix. As for the whole using red in a green system, I don't know. Can't see there being a problem as it's a simple system really, only worry would be how it may effect the seals in the rack and pump. Personally, I don't like the later systems that use the green stuff. The amount of racks I've seen failing on later C70s etc is crazy, but my old 850 keeps going on it's original (red system) rack. Whether there's a difference in the later racks or maybe it's down to the fluid, who knows? Mine has a hard life, with lots of tight maneuvering, wider tyres and always has weight on board. God knows when the fluid was last changed too! __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue! Last edited by doingitsideways; Aug 22nd, 2017 at 02:07.

Aug 22nd, 2017, 12:30	#24
960kg Premier Member Last Online: Dec 28th, 2022 12:25 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mercville	The later models have what is called "inbuilt obsolescence".... __________________ Mercedes C320CDI Sport Estate 3 litre V6 7 Gear Auto Remap 290bhp 628Nm torque @ 1600revs 45.1mpg

Aug 20th, 2017, 12:48	#22
Dippydog Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:11 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: S****horpe	Going by "doinitsideways"rule of thumb mine should have the green stuff in it as it has the reservoir on the offside wing.So it must at some point been changed for some reason as it has red in it,as such if it needs topping up it'll be done with dexron,which is handy as I also run a Vauxhall which uses dexron for its auto box so I've got some "in stock".

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