Cost of changing the automatic gearbox oil?

Finbo · Feb 22nd, 2016, 16:52

I've been thinking of changing the oil on my XC70 as a preventative maintenance measure as I expect to keep the car for a good while.
I bought the car with 53k on the clock and it now has 88k.
My gearbox works fine and I'm not aware of any problems.
Unfortunately, unlike older Volvo autos you can't check the state of the oil as there's no dipstick.
The mechanic at the Volvo dealer said if the gearbox is ok, then leave it. But there are many stories of the gearbox oil being supposedly sealed for life, but not working out this way!
So, I was wondering what the cost would be to change the oil and whether a dealer does a drain and refill or a full flush?

volvoid · Feb 22nd, 2016, 16:55

Its a lot cheaper than repairing the gearbox.

you could do a simple diy - drain out a few times, measure, refill
continue with drain-measure-refill till youve used up 2 gallons or fluid coming out is clean

drain with engine running

kenny · Feb 22nd, 2016, 17:10

Given you have no dipstick you will have the six speed box? If so DO NOT DRAIN WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING! Follow this guide on your model of car
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=160569 I would do 4 oil changes about 1000 miles apart.
You need to check your type of oil with your dealer there is a bit of confusion about volvO changing it from about 2012.
See this thread. http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=243900
If it is JWS3309 you need you can get if delivered from a dealer on eBay in Germany for about £45 for 20ltrs. Just search for on eBay uk and it should come up.

Finbo · Feb 22nd, 2016, 17:24

Yes, 6 speed gearbox and mine's an 08 plate.
I'm afraid I'm not mechanically minded, hence the question regarding cost and what method used.
I've also read reports online that flushing can cause damage to the box, but don't know if there's any truth to that?

volvoid · Feb 22nd, 2016, 17:44

April Fool !

Ignore me - I was thinking normal auto box.

Rooster · Feb 22nd, 2016, 22:43

Around 14 litres for a full flush and change on 6 speed auto boxes,

Fairly simple task really and takes about an hour to do once you have finished waiting for oil to warm to 50'C to check level

Feb 22nd, 2016, 16:52	#1
Finbo Member Last Online: May 6th, 2024 13:02 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Somerset	Cost of changing the automatic gearbox oil? I've been thinking of changing the oil on my XC70 as a preventative maintenance measure as I expect to keep the car for a good while. I bought the car with 53k on the clock and it now has 88k. My gearbox works fine and I'm not aware of any problems. Unfortunately, unlike older Volvo autos you can't check the state of the oil as there's no dipstick. The mechanic at the Volvo dealer said if the gearbox is ok, then leave it. But there are many stories of the gearbox oil being supposedly sealed for life, but not working out this way! So, I was wondering what the cost would be to change the oil and whether a dealer does a drain and refill or a full flush?

Feb 22nd, 2016, 16:55	#2
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	Its a lot cheaper than repairing the gearbox. you could do a simple diy - drain out a few times, measure, refill continue with drain-measure-refill till youve used up 2 gallons or fluid coming out is clean drain with engine running __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

Feb 22nd, 2016, 17:10	#3
kenny Master Member Last Online: Dec 16th, 2020 20:33 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kirknewton	Given you have no dipstick you will have the six speed box? If so DO NOT DRAIN WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING! Follow this guide on your model of car http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=160569 I would do 4 oil changes about 1000 miles apart. You need to check your type of oil with your dealer there is a bit of confusion about volvO changing it from about 2012. See this thread. http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=243900 If it is JWS3309 you need you can get if delivered from a dealer on eBay in Germany for about £45 for 20ltrs. Just search for on eBay uk and it should come up. Last edited by kenny; Feb 22nd, 2016 at 17:33.

Feb 22nd, 2016, 17:44	#5
volvoid Monster Raving Loony Last Online: Nov 12th, 2018 20:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: hitchin	April Fool ! Ignore me - I was thinking normal auto box. __________________ 1994 850 2.0 bought at 32,000 miles used daily now 45,000. Still like a nearly-new car 2004 filthy polluting diesel VW

Feb 22nd, 2016, 22:43	#6
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	Around 14 litres for a full flush and change on 6 speed auto boxes, Fairly simple task really and takes about an hour to do once you have finished waiting for oil to warm to 50'C to check level __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Feb 22nd, 2016, 17:24	#4
Finbo Member Last Online: May 6th, 2024 13:02 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Somerset	Yes, 6 speed gearbox and mine's an 08 plate. I'm afraid I'm not mechanically minded, hence the question regarding cost and what method used. I've also read reports online that flushing can cause damage to the box, but don't know if there's any truth to that?

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