Clutch and brake fluid reservoir
The brake and clutch have the same reservoir.
The location of the reservoir differs between
right and left-hand drive cars.
The level should lie between the MIN and
MAX marks.
Brake fluid DOT 4+.
regularly.
every other year or at every
other regular service interval.
The fluid should be changed annually
on cars that drive in conditions requiring hard,
frequent braking, such as driving in mountains
or tropical climates with high humidity. This
change is not part of a service schedule, but
should be done in connection with a service at
your Volvo workshop.
Maintenance and service
Power steering fluid reservoir
The level should lie between the MIN and
MAX marks.
Power steering fluid of type Pentosin
CHF 11S or the like.
at every service. It is not
necessary to change the fluid.
It is possible to steer if a fault should
occur in the power steering system or if the car
loses electrical power and requires towing.
Bear in mind that steering will be more difficult
than normal and more force will be required to
turn the steering wheel.
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