Volvo 160 (EU)

Power steering fluid capacity & service interval

Volvo 160 (EU) power steering fluid capacity ranges from 0,6 to 1,2 liters. Service intervals include a check every 10000 km. The data covers 8 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
164 (1973-1973)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 10000 km
164 (1973-1973)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,6 liter
  • Check 10000 km
164 E (1973-1974)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 10000 km
164 E (1973-1974)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,6 liter
  • Check 10000 km
164 E (1972-1972)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 10000 km
164 E (1972-1972)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,6 liter
  • Check 10000 km
164 (1968-1972)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 10000 km
164 (1968-1972)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,6 liter
  • Check 10000 km

Additional Notes

  • The Volvo 160 (EU) power steering system carries a fluid capacity of 1.2 liters across all listed variants, covering the 164 and 164 E from 1968-1974.
  • A separate steering box capacity of 0.6 liters is specified alongside the power steering capacity for every configuration, meaning the two components are serviced as distinct fluid reservoirs rather than a single shared system.
  • The 0.6-liter steering box figure represents exactly half the 1.2-liter power steering capacity, reflecting the mechanical separation between the hydraulic assist circuit and the steering gear housing itself.
  • All configurations across the 1968-1974 range share an identical 10,000 km check interval for both the power steering fluid and the steering box fluid under normal use conditions.
  • The 164 E variant, introduced in the specifications for 1972, carries the same 1.2-liter power steering and 0.6-liter steering box capacities as the standard 164, indicating no change in fluid system sizing between the two trims.
  • The 1973 model year appears independently for both the 164 and the 164 E as a single-year entry, yet the fluid capacities and service intervals remain unchanged from the preceding years for each respective variant.

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