When to check the transmission fluid in a Volvo S40?
Turbo. The engine should be running when you check the transmission fluid dipstick on a 2004 Volvo S40 1.9L 4 Cyl. Turbo About Us Maintenance Parts & Tools Contact English SpanishFrench Search Home Volvo V40 2000 Transmission Fluid / Check Fluid Level Transmission Fluid Level Check Volvo S40 (2000-2004) 1.
What kind of oil does 2001 Volvo S40 use?
2001 volvo s40 transmission fluid. Change? Just bought 2001 s40 with 88k miles. Transmission is smooth but when I checked the dipstick the fluid color is a kind of dark. I was thinking of changing it. Here are my questions/doubts: 1. The fluid is ATF Dexron III and Mercon oil. Right? What is the best brand to use? Castrol? 2.
Where do you change transmission fluid on a Volvo?
Taking a peek at the 2015 Warranty and Service Records Information Booklet, Volvo recommends owners take their high mileage vehicles (150k + miles) to the Volvo dealer and letting them sort out the fluid change intervals. Not too helpful.
Why does Volvo use off the shelf Trans fluid?
Secondly, the off-the-shelf trans fluids are abrasive to Volvo transmissions. Your transmission wears over time, and lifetime trans fluid (like the fluid in your S40) is designed to compensate for the wear. As a matter of fact, it actually utilizes the debris and grime that builds up in the trans.
How often should you change the fluid on a 2000 S40?
When the person above changed the fluid on his 2000 S40, it was likely very much overdue, and as a result, the trans would have failed anyway. This type of “Hail Mary” servicing of an older transmission rarely works. What does work is changing the fluid (and filter if so equipped) every 3 yrs/30k miles.
When to drain transmission fluid on a Volvo?
If you’ve got an older Volvo S40/V50 with less-than-stellar transmission oil or you don’t the service history of your vehicle, it’s probably better to play it safe and simply drain your transmission fluid instead of a full flush.
What kind of fluid does a Volvo use?
Late model Volvo Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is specified as a “lifetime fluid”, but if you pore through the owner’s manual you won’t find a thing on the recommended service interval for the ATF. You also won’t find instructions on how to change the fluid.