Power steering fluid reservoir

Power steering fluid reservoir - Fluids - Maintenance and servicing - Volvo XC90 Owners Manual - Volvo XC90

The fluid level should always be between the

The fluid level should always be between the ADD and FULL marks.

Fluid type: Volvo synthetic power steering fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) P/N 1161529 or equivalent.

Replace: No fluid change required.

If a problem should occur in the power steering system or if the vehicle has no electrical current and must be towed, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. However, keep in mind that greater effort will be required to turn the steering wheel.

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