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skyship007 · Jul 29th, 2014, 06:05

Good guide. I think the fill plug for my box is only tightened to 22 Nm, so it should be easy to remove in comparison with the drain plug.

Old style RWD gearboxes used to whine when low on oil, BUT some new FWD ones don't make too much extra noise (Haynes does list noise as a low oil symptom), they just start getting stiffer in gear shift quality terms.

Steer well clear of non Volvo or Liqui Moly gearbox oils, as they can cause long term corrosion or are just too thick when cold. You can write what you like on the side of a non major brand oil can and nobody checks even basic viscosity or additive figures.

Jul 29th, 2014, 06:05	#4
skyship007 Premier Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2018 08:14 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: DownSouth	Good guide. I think the fill plug for my box is only tightened to 22 Nm, so it should be easy to remove in comparison with the drain plug. Old style RWD gearboxes used to whine when low on oil, BUT some new FWD ones don't make too much extra noise (Haynes does list noise as a low oil symptom), they just start getting stiffer in gear shift quality terms. Steer well clear of non Volvo or Liqui Moly gearbox oils, as they can cause long term corrosion or are just too thick when cold. You can write what you like on the side of a non major brand oil can and nobody checks even basic viscosity or additive figures. __________________ 2003 V40 1.9TD Mods: Scratches, bent bumpers, raised REAR mats & internal mud guards. SHELL ULTRA 5/40 & LIQUI MOLY CERATEC. Everyone should DYOR (Do Your Own Research) Last edited by skyship007; Jul 29th, 2014 at 06:13.