tippey Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 Hi i repaired my return hose to the power steering reservoir but lost a lot of fluid in the process. Need to replenish but don’t know it’s capacity or what was in there! It was reddish clear fluid. I cannot find a manual showing recommended fluids or capacities yet. It may be atf fluid my CD with fluids info in missing... I do not want to depart until I can get a reading on the dip stick. Can you suggest what type of power steering fluid I can buy and how big the reservoir probably is? VNL64T660 2001 VED12 Engine 520-405-9125 stippey47@gmail.com or please reply thanks, Steve Tippey ( tipper) "GAR" is a 2001 White Volvo 660 singled long w/ VED12 465 3.58 - Eaton Fuller Auto-shift 10spd. 3 pedal- Onan QD 6500 Gen. (aka "Joyrider") 2010 Carriage Royals International 36MAX1 w/ MORryde IS, G114's 17.5" wheels, (SOLD) 2014 Honda CRV AWD (ready to flat tow but driven separately by my DW! Class of 2016 Full-Timers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 I think it requires Dextron ATF 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 Power Steering Reservoir The power steering fluid reservoir is filled with Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Dexron steering system. Change fluid every 240,000 km (150,000 miles). Change filter every year or more often if necessary. If the fluid has darkened, it indicates the power steering system is running hotter than normal and the fluid is overheating. Troubleshoot for possible overheating and change the fluid. The Power Steering Reservoir fluid is maintenance free and should only be changed in the event of required maintenance as a result of mechanical failure. For more information on Steering refer to Se 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 vo Trucks North America Service Bulletin Power Steering, Lubrication Power Steering Reservoir The power steering fluid reservoir is filled with Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Dexron steering system. Change fluid every 240,000 km (150,000 miles). Change filter every year or more often if necessary. If the fluid has darkened, it indicates the power steering system is running hotter than normal and the fluid is overheating. Troubleshoot for possible overheating and change the fluid. The Power Steering Reservoir fluid is maintenance free and should only be changed in the event of required maintenance as a result of mechanical failure. For more information on Steering refer to Service Information in Group 6 and appropriate vendor literature 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyerjf Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 Good to check the manual on such things. And just to be difficult lots of Freightliners use the same motor oil that is used in the engine, a decal is on the reservoir but sometimes cannot be read. Have no idea what Paccar or International do. When in doubt, read the instructions... Jeff Beyer temporarily retired from Trailer Transit 2000 Freightliner Argosy Cabover 2008 Work and Play 34FK Homebase NW Indiana, no longer full time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Patterson Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 Steve, According to the Volvo service guide, you should use trans fluid. Same as my 2013 VNL730. Power Steering Reservoir: The power steering fluid reservoir is filled with Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Dexron® III for the power steering system. https://volvotrucks.vg-emedia.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductId=7418&GroupId=593 Shawn and Andrea Elvis the Cheagle Dog 2013 Volvo 730 / iShift / D13 XE Package / ET Hitch 2016 DRV Mobile Suites 43 Atlanta 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited Read the blog at 40foothouse.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrap Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 Sheppard 92's were the ones that only take engine oil. They've all been OK'd with engine oil actually but you lose some on the max temp (don't dry steer it and don't hold at poppets - but a guy should drive truck like that anyways) and you have to change oil every 50K. So ATF is probably the better choice if you have a TAS or Sheppard M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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