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May 13th, 2022, 22:33 | #1 |
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Geartronic 2012 v50 R design d3
Hi guys I've just brought a 2012 Volvo V50 r design d3 with a GEARTRONIC box, you get a slight jump when selecting drive now I'm not sure but before changing the gearbox I would like to change the gearbox oil is it possible to do so and if so do you think it will help. As I have been told it is a sealed unit and does not need changing and will last the lifetime of the car BUT who is to say that the lifetime of the car is when the gearbox blows up because of 10 year old worn out oil??? DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY KNOWLEDGE ON THE SUBJECT
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May 13th, 2022, 23:58 | #2 |
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Same problem a year or so ago. Volvo made a similar claim but relented and happily took my money and did the oil.....
Been 99% fine since! Does an occasional bonk into drive (only drive!) after going over a really nasty drain cover, so something moved/got stuck. Some have tried without success so I guess it's a question of do it and hope, live with it as is (not nice) and how much you want to spend! (I have no garage or drive and am too old to diy it!) Bottom line, if you can do it or have it done and you love the car enough, go for it, it can't hurt! |
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May 14th, 2022, 01:49 | #3 |
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Thanks spike to be fair the car has 137000 miles on it and i only payed £1900 for it so dont really want to be spending money on a new box
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May 14th, 2022, 16:51 | #4 |
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I took mine to a transmission specialist. Their guy drove around for 45 minutes....... didn't do it once! He suggested the oil change or "just live with it". Volvo don't like doing the change, but will, for around £300.00 iirc.
It's always that gamble isn't it. Fix it at a cost (or it can't be fixed). Or source another vehicle and potentially face the same problems |
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Good luck! 🫣
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May 14th, 2022, 17:35 | #6 | |
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yes the first thing is change the oil and make sure the gearbox software is up to date . then run it for a few days .. If you have just bought it I guess you have bought someone else's problem . if that doesn't help there are other options . see how it goes.
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But…. If you tow or a taxi where it’s a high use box the dealer will service at 52k if memory serves so therefore not sealed for life. The one excuses it’d disturb contaminants in the box and could potentially damage it which just tells me exactly what I said…. They’re not interested full stop. I don’t blame this attitude in Volvo U.K. directly but it’s the Dealers dodging something that’s potentially a risk to them. TT
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May 27th, 2022, 13:04 | #10 | |
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unfortunately i also agree with TT on the 1st part , the volvo main dealers i have asked about getting it done either came out with the "sealed for life" or were plain Not interested/didnt want to do it /were not prepared to do it,, could be its a "regional" issue as im not Too far from TT, or as TT suggests, they realise there Could be a serious issue and dont want to go near it as "didnt do that before you touched it = your responsibility" either way a GOOD autobox Specialist , the correct ATF grade + amount for That box, without a "power flush" !! is never a bad idea.. age/milage/useage dependant Imho to the OP find a local to you Autobox specialist, explain what your experiencing, Check which grade ATF you need and get a cost to change it, do Not go for a "power flush" ! also worth trying Start the car, allow the engine to come OFF enrichment mode (rev's drop back to normal idle speed) THEN move gear selector from Park into Drive/Reverse as needed,, allows the atf to get flowing a little before being "needed/used" and Will cut down the initial "clunk/donk/jolt" from cold, also wont do the engine any harm as its at a temp where it Doesnt Need enrichment mode
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