2001 VOLVO V70 power steering fluid

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VOLVO V70
Chapter 8 - Maintenance/Servicing
pg. 107 Maintenance/Servicing
Fuses108
Replacing bulbs112
Paint touch up118
Washing the car119
Cleaning the upholstery120
Maintenance service, Warranty121
Maintenance schedule122
Fuel/emissions systems124
Drive belt, Air pump system, Coolant125
Servicing126
Opening the hood, Engine compartment128
Engine oil129
Power steering/Brake fluid reservoirs131
Battery maintenance132
Replacing wiper blades134
pg. 108 Fuses
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R = Replace
I = Inspect (Correct or Replace if necessary)
L = Lubricate
Maintenance Operationthousand miles 7.51522.5 3037.5 4552.5 6067.5 7582.5 90
(thousand km)(12)(24)(36) (48)(60) (72)(84)(96)(108) (120) (132)(144)
EMISSION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Engine
Fuel line filter
1
PCV nipple (orifice)/hoses, clean I I
Battery (check charge and electrolyte level) II II II II I II I
Brakes
Inspect brake pads, replace components as necessary I II II II I II I
Brake fluid level
2 - check
I I I I I I
Steering/suspension
Tires
3, check pressure, wear and condition I
I II II II I II I
Check power steering fluid level I I I I I
Body
Trunk/hood, hinges and latches L L L
Cabin air filter (see page 126
of the Owner's manual) R R R R R R
1) Replace at 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
2) Brake fluid should be changed at owner request every second year or 30,000 miles (48,000 km). The fluid
should be replaced once a year or every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) when driving under extremely hard
conditions (mountain driving, etc.).
3) Rotate tires at owner request.
The following items should be checked weekly by the driver (it takes only a few minutes):
Engine oil level, brake fluid level, radiator coolant level, operation of all lights, horns, windshield wipers, tire
pressure (all five tires), windshield washer fluid level
The following should also be carried out at regular intervals:
Washing (check all drain holes), polishing, cleaning

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Engine Oil
Meeting or exceeding ILSAC specification GF-2, including ACEA A1, API SJ, SJ/CF, and SJ/Energy Conserving.
Oil additives must not be used unless advised by an authorized Volvo retailer.
Volume:
Capacity (including oil filter): 6.1 US qts. (5.8 liters)
Capacity (including oil filter and oil cooler): 7.1 US qts. (6.7 liters)
Automatic Transmission Fluid
AW5: Only Volvo gearbox oil (1161540-8). Do not mix with other oils.
Volume: 7.9 US qts (7.5 liters)
Cooling system
Type: Positive pressure, closed system. The thermostat begins to open at 194 ¡F (90 ¡C)
Coolant: Volvo original coolant/antifreeze
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Power steering fluid
ATF fluid
Volume:
Brake fluid
DOT 4+
Volume: 0.64 US qts (0.6 liters)
Climate control system - refrigerant (R 134a)
Oil: PAG
Volume: 2.2 lbs (1,000 g) R134a
Fuel
Minimum octane requirement - AKI 87 (RON 91)
Volume (fuel tank): 21.1 US gals (80 liters)*
Washer fluid reservoir
Volume: 4.7 US qts (4.5 liters)
* 18.5 US gals (70 liters) on V70 AWD, V70 XC and V70 with non-turbo engine.
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Maintenance service121
Malfunction indicator lamp27
Manual transmission81, 138
Memory function - front seats50
Mirrors39
Mirrors, sideview - folding29
Mirrors, sideview - memory function39
N
Net - cargo63
Nylon cargo net63
O
Occupant safety17
Octane rating78
Odometer25
Oil - engine78 , 96, 129, 130
Oil pressure warning light26
Opening the hood128
P
Paint touch-up118
Panic function (alarm)74
Parking brake37
Parking brake reminder light26
Parking lights32
Passenger's seat backrest - folding51
Pen holder55
Polishing120
Power seats50
Power steering fluid131
Power windows38
R
Radio
Radio143
Reading lights - front/rear52
Rear fog light27, 32
Rear reading lights52
Rear seat backrest60
Rear window - heated36
Rearview mirror39
Refrigerant43
Refueling79
Remote control - keyless entry system71
Remote keyless entry system71
Remote keyless entry system - replacing batteries72
Removing the seat cushion60
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The following should be checked regularly: *
1 Washer fluid reservoir should be filled with water and solvent (wintertime: windshield washer anti-freeze). See
page 127.
2 Power steering - When cold, the level must not be above the COLD mark and when hot it must not be above the
HOT mark. Top up if the level drops to the ADD mark with ATF fluid. See page 131.
3 Coolant level should be between the expansion tank marks. Mixture: 50% anti-freeze and 50% water. See page 125.
4 Engine oil level should be between the dipstick marks. The distance between the marks represents approx.
1.6 US qts (1.5 liters). See page 130.
5 Brake fluid - check, without removing the cap, that the level is above the MIN mark. Use brake fluid DOT 4+. See
page 131.
* Engine oil should be checked each time the car is refuelled.
Octane rating, see page 78.
Tire pressure, see label located on the rear edge of the right front door.
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