How often should you change the ATF in a Volvo?
While engine oil is changed around every 7500 miles or so, it’s not so uncommon to see ATF be used for 60k miles and in many instances, well over 100k miles. Not changing your ATF can cause a myriad of transmission issues from minor to major.
How often do you flush the transmission fluid on a Volvo?
With proper care, the automatic transmissions for rear wheel drive Volvos will last as long as the redblock engines they’re attached to. Proper care means a flush of the transmission fluid about every 30k miles.
Which is the correct fluid for a Volvo ATF?
MadeInJapan finishes off with a warning on fluid type: Last things: make sure and use the correct fluid, either Volvo ATF, Toyota Type -IV or Mobil 3309 – they are all the same fluid specification. I would however avoid any other ATF no matter what you read on different websites.
What kind of transmission fluid does a Volvo 240 use?
Fresh transmission fluid is a beautiful, but toxic, translucent red, the color and consistency of cherry flavor cough syrup. If it looks like a 3 day old Starbucks latte then there’s something wrong. The AW70 series transmissions on the Volvo 240, Volvo 740 and Volvo 940 models from 1982-1997.
What kind of maintenance can I do on my Volvo?
Volvo Prepaid Maintenance. Adding Volvo Prepaid Maintenance offers a cost effective approach to maintaining your Volvo. All services within your plan includes synthetic oil and Volvo Genuine Parts. You can add Wear Item Coverage to the scheduled maintenance for worry-free ownership with virtually no maintenance expenses.
Can you add Volvo to prepaid maintenance plan?
Adding Volvo Prepaid Maintenance offers a cost effective approach to maintaining your Volvo. All services within your plan includes synthetic oil and Volvo Genuine Parts. You can add Wear Item Coverage to the scheduled maintenance for worry-free ownership with virtually no maintenance expenses. Ask your local retailer for details.
What kind of transmission fluid does a Volvo use?
When I purchased my 2006 Volvo XC90 V8 with 80k on the clock, it had a particularly odd issue where the tachometer would oscillate up and down about 200rpm when the car was in top gear and cruising up a slight incline. I thought nothing about it until I also started to experience the infamous shift flare on the 2-3 upshift at part throttle.