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2005 XC70 Power Steering Noise

Now that Winter is upon us in Asheville, NC, my wife's 2005 XC70 has developed a sound in the power steering (only yesterday afternoon and this morning). It "sounds" as if it is low on fluid but does not appear to be. The car is garaged while at her office and also at our home. Is this a common occurrence on this model Volvo? Any suggestions as to how to remedy this issue? The vehicle has approximately 45k miles. Thanks in advance for your insight. [email protected]

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Sounds like you put the wrong kind of fluid in there.

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