Gearbox oil change??

[675rrr]

Is it considered essential to do a auto gearbox drain on our xc60? If so at what mileage?

[volvoid]

probably not but you should do it occasionally anyway

[wimorrison]

Originally Posted by 675rrr

Is it considered essential to do a auto gearbox drain on our xc60? If so at what mileage?

Just do it inline with the published servicing schedules, all available online for you to look at - even better, let your Volvo garage do it that you also get the software updates and knowledge required to maintain the car.

[675rrr]

The car has had full Volvo service history from Birth but I havent got the service recomendations yet as Im picking it up Friday.

Is their a link you can give me for the service items?

Thanks

Tilm

[675rrr]

Ok Ive found the answer that is not sarcastic that I was looking for.

Volvo recommends gearbox fluid change every 84000 kms if towing and not at all if no towing method.

[bongodave]

Originally Posted by 675rrr

Ok Ive found the answer that is not sarcastic that I was looking for.

Volvo recommends gearbox fluid change every 84000 kms if towing and not at all if no towing method.

Can't find a sarcastic answer tbf.

Always a good idea to change gearbox oil (and filter if automatic) if the miles are high. I had a manual car once with crunchy gears, was skeptical gear-oil change would fix but it actually did.

Autos, to my knowledge, are far more intricate so would certainly benefit from periodic change. An episode of Wheeler Dealers bought a Boxster for peanuts with a knackered gearbox. Oil change fixed it.

[Orca2]

If your box is anything like the v70 aisin warner one, Volvo initially said it was effectively sealed for life and should never need an oil change, they susequently,changed this advice and said it should be oil changed if used for towing or taxiing,unfortunately the damage was done for lots of these boxes, there are numerous threads detailing what to do and how to change the oil, which has to be Jws 3309 spec for the V70 . Lots of people have reported improvements after oil changes some were clearly too far gone to be saved.
Usual problems are harsh engagement of drive and flaring between 2 nd and 3 rd. if I were you I would read up at length on the auto box while you have the chance. Volvo seem to have their heads below the parapet on this one.

[675rrr]

OK any links for the DIY threads warmly welcomed !!

Mine is a 2011 163 D3.

Thanks all.

ps BMW said that theres are sealed for life aswell................my mate found out the hard way!!

[TurboZutek]

Originally Posted by 675rrr

Volvo recommends gearbox fluid change every 84000 kms if towing and not at all if no towing method.

That's a great schedule: if you want your gearbox to die long before it should.

I'd personally do the ATF at least once every 65,000km.

[Dibble]

I would say about every 80,000 miles for the automatic box whether towing or not. If towing fit an additional oil cooler.