850 T5 Towing limit.

Madleee · Nov 3rd, 2006, 14:35

gocaravanning.com states that the towing limit for an 850 T5 GLE Auto is 700 Kg?
Is this pants?

I'm off to check my owners manual...

gary1638 · Nov 3rd, 2006, 16:02

Yep, thats pants. I tow with 854 T5, and that is the same as the estate, 1600kg max. The 700 is probably the weight for an unbraked trailer.

Gary

imac · Nov 3rd, 2006, 18:17

If you're going to be towing something heavyish in your auto bit I would (and Volvo do) reccomend fitting an additional oil cooler for the transmission oil.

Madleee · Nov 3rd, 2006, 20:04

but there is already an oil cooler???

imac · Nov 3rd, 2006, 20:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madleee

but there is already an oil cooler???

Its built into the radiator next to where the hot coolant flows and isn't very effective. Volvo reccomends fitting an additional ATF cooler for cars that tow or are driven hard or in hot temperatures. They make a huge difference.

Heat is the enemy of the autobox, and autobox replacements are upwards of £1200-£1500 !

volvobobbins · Nov 4th, 2006, 18:36

Fit a oil cooler, cheaper than a new box. The peace of mind when towing is worth the outlay.The in rad oil cooler is just not good enough when towing. Bob

CTCNetwork · Nov 10th, 2006, 18:37

Hi,

Volvo only recommend the additional oil cooler/radiator is you are going to be regularly using your car for towing and toing near the max limit regularly..

Most people get away without the additional cooler.
It will depend on your circumstances and how much towing you plan to do.
If in winter in the UK? or abroad/southern europe in summer?? Something to think about.
Fitting gearbox oil temp guage may be useful.

Des. . .

ALANT5RBEAL · Nov 10th, 2006, 18:50

Hi
I tow with my T5R and in the hot weather it always overheated Volvo do not make a transmission oil cooler for the 850 but they do a very neat one for the V70 classic which wiil fit
cheers Alan

Madleee · Nov 12th, 2006, 18:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by volvobobbins

Fit a oil cooler, cheaper than a new box. The peace of mind when towing is worth the outlay.The in rad oil cooler is just not good enough when towing. Bob

Had a look under ther bonnet for fitting location for ATF Cooler...

WHERE?
Is there any room?
Do you fit it infront of the radiator?
Has anyone tries a Kenlowe fan fitted in front of the rad to push air through while towing?
Does the ATF coolr occupt all of the rad or just one portion of it?
I ask this because I could fit an electric fan over the portion occupied by the ATF cooler and switch on the fan while towing...

Jan 15th, 2007, 14:05

make the electric radiator fan switchable,cheap to do also,switch on when towing

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CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Volvo only recommend the additional oil cooler/radiator is you are going to be regularly using your car for towing and toing near the max limit regularly.. Most people get away without the additional cooler. It will depend on your circumstances and how much towing you plan to do. If in winter in the UK? or abroad/southern europe in summer?? Something to think about. Fitting gearbox oil temp guage may be useful. Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Nov 10th, 2006, 18:50	#8
ALANT5RBEAL mature member Last Online: Dec 1st, 2023 16:32 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Effingham Surrey	Transmission Oil Cooler Hi I tow with my T5R and in the hot weather it always overheated Volvo do not make a transmission oil cooler for the 850 but they do a very neat one for the V70 classic which wiil fit cheers Alan

Nov 3rd, 2006, 16:02	#2
gary1638 Member Last Online: Sep 2nd, 2011 13:21 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: verwood	Yep, thats pants. I tow with 854 T5, and that is the same as the estate, 1600kg max. The 700 is probably the weight for an unbraked trailer. Gary

Nov 3rd, 2006, 18:17	#3
imac Premier Member Last Online: Sep 19th, 2009 21:23 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hove, Actually.	If you're going to be towing something heavyish in your auto bit I would (and Volvo do) reccomend fitting an additional oil cooler for the transmission oil.

Nov 4th, 2006, 18:36	#6
volvobobbins Junior Member Last Online: Mar 13th, 2008 14:16 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: knutsford	Fit a oil cooler, cheaper than a new box. The peace of mind when towing is worth the outlay.The in rad oil cooler is just not good enough when towing. Bob

Jan 15th, 2007, 14:05	#10
shaheed malik Guest Location:	make the electric radiator fan switchable,cheap to do also,switch on when towing

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