Is this power steering fluid ok ?

[12345]

Hi

Could someone please confirm this power steering oil would be ok to top up a 2007 Xc90 before I go to Halfords ?

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/eng...c-fluid-chf-1l

And does the whole system really only contain 1 litre ? I thought it would be more.

I've looked up old posts and the manual but wanted to double check.

Thanks

[A lex]

Yes.

That will be fine.

[12345]

Thanks A lex.

Am I right in thinking that the important bit is if it says it's chf11s ?

Cheers.

[A lex]

Originally Posted by 12345

Thanks A lex.

Am I right in thinking that the important bit is if it says it's chf11s ?

Cheers.

Yes, CHF11s is the grade of the hydraulic fluid and is the 'important' bit.

As far as I know the OE volvo stuff from the dealer is about the same price, but I suppose they wont be open on a Sunday.

[Clan]

No mention of CHF11s in the volvo power steering Oil specifications ...

[12345]

Ive read that chf11s is the same spec as wss m2c204-a as on the picture. I hope that's right, and other owners said they had used chf11s.

Can I ask another quick question Clan ? My pressure hose is weeping at the Union when the rubber hose joins to the solid pipe that goes in to the power steering pump.
I'm sure I've had a weep on other cars in the past. Is it anything to worry about and is it common ?

Thanks

Rob

[cheshired5]

Originally Posted by Clan

No mention of CHF11s in the volvo power steering Oil specifications ...

True it doesn't specifically say CHF11s but that spec sheet does clearly state a hydraulic fluid, which CHF is and given the only alternative pas fluid that most will see is ATF, I suppose it's just easier to say CHF11s is the one to buy and to avoid putting in ATF at all costs.

[A lex]

It is CHF11s that is to be used.

Volvo are notoriously **** at printing out the correct specs.

They even managed to print ATF fluid in V70/S60 manuals when it should be Pentosin CHF11S that is used, leading to a huge amount of private individuals / garages and even dealers filling the cars with the wrong fluid over the years.

Any volvo >2001 uses CHF11S hydraulic fluid (sometimes called Pentosin), despite what any manual or spec sheet tells you otherwise.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by 12345

Ive read that chf11s is the same spec as wss m2c204-a as on the picture. I hope that's right, and other owners said they had used chf11s.

Can I ask another quick question Clan ? My pressure hose is weeping at the Union when the rubber hose joins to the solid pipe that goes in to the power steering pump.
I'm sure I've had a weep on other cars in the past. Is it anything to worry about and is it common ?

Thanks

Rob

Yes this does happen after some years , , there is an easy answer to cure it , just tighten the hose clip a turn .. If the clip won't move try a new clip ...

[12345]

Originally Posted by Clan

Yes this does happen after some years , , there is an easy answer to cure it , just tighten the hose clip a turn .. If the clip won't move try a new clip ...

It's the silver part that holds the rubber hose onto the metal pipe that's weeping. Can this be tightened ? Here's a photo I found on line of a similar hose.

Thanks