Power steering flush
Hi all,
I recently bought a 45000 mile XC90-2012 EXEC.
Now being ocd I have to admit to going a little over the top with fluid changes, having researched everywhere first I found Volvo Swede on You tube to be brilliant.
I believe if your going to change a fluid then change it all and flush it while your there.
Power Steering.
I drained removed reservoir and cleaned it out, drained supply pipe to pump, put return pipe to res into a 5L empty container, refitted res and filled to max, key in position 2 (engine off) and turned steering full lock both ways, 2-3 times almost empties res, did this 3 times(used 3 full res) watch the dirty fluid come out of return pipe and then turn green, then with the 4th and 5th fill I started the car, 2-3 sec at most with engine running will empty a very full res! Gives the system a great flush.
Used 2.5L of genuine Volvo fluid - it was cheaper then some Halfords stuff!
Alex
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