Some advice needed (1998 Volvo V70)

omega888 · Mar 31st, 2012, 17:50

Hi everyone,

I have a 1998 Volvo V70 2.4 10 valve auto with 120k on the clock (my 1st Volvo).

I've just checked the auto gearbox fluid and its a light honey coloured brown - not bright pink/red like new fluid.

1) should I change it?
2) which ATF fluids shoud I use (dextron II seems right??)
3) I've changed the ATF on other cars I've owned just by taking off the sump cover and letting it drain off then re-filling with new fluid through the dip stick hole...is this ok on the V70?
4) do they come have a filter/magnets inside the sump that need changing?

Thanks for reading this, any help/advice would be very welcome.

Cheers, Matt

henrycrun · Apr 9th, 2012, 16:13

Do a forum search - there should be loads on the auto box, however I believe that the fluid choice is critical.
IMO if it ain't broke leave it alone, but I know nothing

Simon Jones · Apr 9th, 2012, 17:07

Might get a better response in the relevant section for your vehicle

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=16

Mar 31st, 2012, 17:50	#1
omega888 Junior Member Last Online: May 31st, 2013 19:20 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: manchester	Some advice needed (1998 Volvo V70) Hi everyone, I have a 1998 Volvo V70 2.4 10 valve auto with 120k on the clock (my 1st Volvo). I've just checked the auto gearbox fluid and its a light honey coloured brown - not bright pink/red like new fluid. 1) should I change it? 2) which ATF fluids shoud I use (dextron II seems right??) 3) I've changed the ATF on other cars I've owned just by taking off the sump cover and letting it drain off then re-filling with new fluid through the dip stick hole...is this ok on the V70? 4) do they come have a filter/magnets inside the sump that need changing? Thanks for reading this, any help/advice would be very welcome. Cheers, Matt

Apr 9th, 2012, 16:13	#2
henrycrun Member Last Online: Aug 19th, 2017 17:59 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: WGC	Do a forum search - there should be loads on the auto box, however I believe that the fluid choice is critical. IMO if it ain't broke leave it alone, but I know nothing

Apr 9th, 2012, 17:07	#3
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	Might get a better response in the relevant section for your vehicle http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=16

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