How do you check the transmission fluid in a Volvo s40?
Pull the dipstick tube out and wipe the slender indicator stick down with a napkin or rag to remove any transmission fluid on it. Put the dipstick back into the transmission to wet the indicator stick and pull it back out to check the transmission fluid level.
How do you check the transmission fluid on a Volvo c30?
Remove the dipstick, being careful not to spill or drip any fluid. Wipe off the dipstick with a clean rag, just as you would do when checking the engine oil. Reinsert the dipstick, then remove the dipstick again to check the fluid level. If you need to top it off, be sure to use the recommended transmission fluid.
Where is the transmission dipstick on a 2005 Volvo xc90?
Re: Where is the transmission dipstick on the 2005 volvo… If you have the 2.5t engine, open the hood and look on the driver side (LHD car) right behind the radiator and low, behind a hose. It’ll have a yellow handle on it.
Where is the transmission fluid dipstick on a 2004 Volvo S40?
The engine in your 2004 Volvo S40 should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your S40 and how to check the transmission fluid level.
How often do you change transmission fluid on a Volvo S40?
Turning to the good people of the MVS forum, he asked how often to change his S40’s transmission fluid. Although this is written about an MVS member and his second-generation S40, it applies to a group of Volvos that share their “bones” with each other.
What kind of transmission does a Volvo S40 have?
The Ford C1 platform — also used under the Mazda 3 and 5 series — is a truly world offering, offering six different engines, four different transmissions and the buyer’s choice of either front- or all-wheel drive.
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.