Volvo 121/122S/220/Amazon (EU)

Power steering fluid capacity & service interval

Volvo 121/122S/220/Amazon (EU) uses power steering fluid with a capacity of 0,25 liter. Service intervals require a check every 10000 km. The data covers 2 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
121 (1968-1970)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,25 liter
  • Check 10000 km
122 S (1968-1970)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,25 liter
  • Check 10000 km

Additional Notes

  • Both the 121 and 122 S share an identical power steering fluid capacity of 0.25 liter, which is a notably small volume consistent with a recirculating ball or worm-and-sector steering box design rather than a rack-and-pinion system with a remote reservoir.
  • The 0.25 liter figure represents a service fill capacity, meaning the amount of fluid the steering box holds under normal operating conditions rather than a full overhaul or dry-fill quantity.
  • The Volvo 121/122S/220/Amazon (EU) steering box carries a 10,000 km check interval, applied under normal use conditions, meaning the fluid level is inspected at that mileage rather than drained and replaced on a fixed schedule.
  • The check interval of 10,000 km is tied to normal use conditions for both the 121 and 122 S configurations, indicating no separate severe-use interval is specified for the steering box fluid in either variant.
  • The specifications for the 121 and 122 S are identical in every measurable detail, covering capacity, check interval, and use condition, which reflects the close mechanical relationship between the two body variants sharing the same steering system across the 1968-1970 model years.

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