Volvo XC60 Power Steering Oil Change

[@arthursmith643]

I use a Turkey baster.I take the Volvo for a ride around the block and repeat till it’s all is clean. It takes only a few times.

[@madalinnicolae5594]

How do you do it to be more exact, you only scoop out what you see in the container and not go down the line? Thanks

[@Norseman83]

Tip: Empty reservoir, fill with new oil. Disconnect the retur line, hold that into a empty 2 litre container. Then, have at least a litre new oil ready. Get some help to push engine start and stop. After the engine starts, pour new oil into reservoir and stop engine after 2-3 seconds. Make sure reservoir do not go empty. This is a procedure that also must be done when changing the pump, to avoid filling the new pump with dirt.

[@oc4132]

This is better solution.

[@Norseman83]

@@oc4132 Thanks, I thinks so too. The new oil flushes out old oil, resulting a flushed system with clean oil when finished.

[@TwoCho]

Can I change the reservoir easily when its empty?

[@hskujama]

I am an original owner of a 2011 xc 60 T6 AWD with 171000 miles. NO issue with power steering at all all these years. I have never drain/fill the power steering fluid but have topped off the fluid with Volvo power steering oil. Did you notice any power steering issue/problems before you performed this task or this is just a routing maintenance to get the new cleaner fluid into the system? Thanks

[@gunnarkjemphol]

There is low oil pressure at low rpm. it got a little better after the oil change, but a little late. I think I'll change the pump. 333000 km.

[@hskujama]

@@gunnarkjemphol Wow, 330000 km! Sounds like you are taking good care of your Volvo. The Volvo owner's manual indicates the power steering volume is 1.2 litters. I remember that you used total of 5 litters to complete the whole procedure. Dose it really need to have that much oil to flush the system completely? Here in the US, one litter bottle of Volvo steering fluid cost about $30/litter (the lowest price I can find, Volvo dealer wants $50/litter). Do I really need to have 5 litters to complete the flush (try to save some money)? Thanks again. Keep up the good work. (just subscribed )

[@tennisfitapp]

Hi, Same can be done for my XC90 D5 right? The Volvo Liquid is also universal and safe to use? Thank you

[@GymChess]

Did you push the tube all the way down to the pump itself? There's a chance you might get air into the system.

[@gunnarkjemphol]

I did not empty more than the tube, not all the way down to the pump. Change only parts of the oil each time.

[@dorianferizaj8704]

Did you notice anything?

[@jorgefernandes8430]

How many liters you need?

[@gunnarkjemphol]

5 liters

[@davebean6152]

Excellent thanks

[@kraszankamarandzanda]

its weird to watch video with no sound!

[@NipunDhanraj]

Then dont