Volvo XC90 3.2 Power Steering Flush

[@Brotherhood-1234]

you just helped me a shit ton thank you sooooooooo much.

[@SethPack]

If it's useful to anyone else, I found what appears to be an identical pump and hoses to the one used in the video in store at Advance Auto Parts. It's made by Performance Tool, part # W1145, and called "Multi-use transfer pump". Looks like it can be bought considerably cheaper on Amazon as well. Having completed the PS flush myself just moments ago using this video as a partial guide, some comments. The supply hose (the one most forward/nearest to front of car) is the only one that actually needs detached. There's zero reason to detach the rear hose unless you're set on cleaning out the reservoir. The button on the rear hose was being stubborn so I just moved on. I wasn't able to attach my hose to the bottom of the reservoir as shown in the video, so I made an audible. I cut the top off an empty 20oz bottle and used it as a catch below the reservoir where the supply line was attached. I had hoped to use a larger capacity catch but it wouldn't fit. I recommend using some duct tape or something similar to keep the bottle in place. I then placed my pump hose (like the one in the video) into the bottom of my catch (instead of attached to the reservoir itself) and would pump out the fluid regularly to prevent it from overflowing. The process worked exactly as shown in the video, the only difference being the above -- not detaching the return hose, and not connecting my pump to the bottom of the reservoir and using a catch system instead. I recommend monitoring how much you remove from the reservoir and setting that much (and a little more) of the new fluid in advance less you run the risk of not having enough to fill the reservoir when you're done with the flush. I didn't do this and had to drop another $27 on another can at AutoZone. In the video, he uses CHF 11s, which is definitely good to use. However, it's worth knowing that CHF 202 replaced 11s and is also reverse compatible. I only used CHF 202 as it's considerably cheaper and the newer of the two fluids. Both are fine to use, however. One last tip. Indeed, removing removing the supply hose is tough because of the seal that's formed over time. After sliding the hose clamp down off of the plastic nipple, I used a flat head screw driver to gently pry the edge of the hose off of the nipple of the reservoir. Nothing too much, but just enough to break the seal. I did this a few times walking my way around the hose -- I was able to do this to about 50% of the hose. Then, when I gave it a tug it came off on the next try with relative ease.

[@Chrissurf]

I have the supply hose disconnected ( the forward position line w the hose clamp) just like you in the video.the quick connect ( return) is connected.regardless of how you choose to collect the fluid in reservoir I'm doing what you say which is turn wheels to max turn left and right.Nothing is pumping back into reservoir and the fluid level visible in my supply line is not moving whatsoever.im totally confused in why it's not working the way it should.????

[@DanOfAllTrades]

Engine running idle? It needs to run so the steering pump works, don't let the pump run out of fluid.

[@Chrissurf]

@@DanOfAllTrades yeah I figured it out.....thank you

[@jdandie]

Yo, what K&N in-take is that?

[@DanOfAllTrades]

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[@plocklin9234]

Thanks for the video. Gave me some ideas.

[@DanOfAllTrades]

P Locklin glad I could helped. Looking back at my old videos, man, I really suck at it. I am not a video editor software savvy but now, I am ok.