V70 P1 oil cooler

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Originally Posted by MikeS100

Thanks Yes, I'll post an update with the temperature when we get up to the campsite, I'm hoping it will run much cooler than it did last time!

I use a Volvo specific obd2 reader to monitor the temperature:

http://www.scantool-direct.co.uk/ica...tool-i906.html

It's a pretty good bit of kit, it won't read engine codes on the V70, the diesels are notoriously difficult to read, but it will reset engine codes, read and reset error codes from the other modules (SRS, gearbox etc) and it will show live data from all the modules as well. The auto has a temperature sensor built in so I just get the live data from the gearbox module. It's a nice handheld unit and I have a holder for it in the car so I can just set it up and keep an eye on it all the time during the journey.

Thank you for that information Mike. Mod you know if the gearbox temperature sensor is of the variable resistance variety and could therefore be used as a sender for a conventional gauge?

I intend to fit a gauge to mine shortly but if I can utilise a sender that's already there and suitable for the job then all the better. If not I'll obtain a sender housing which interrupts one of the ATF hoses.