Carlube ATFU flush & fill is it ok.

Sylvester24 · Feb 7th, 2011, 20:10

Hi everyone.I have found Carlube ATFU is to JWS3309 standard,it has JSW3309 printed on the side of the container.Has anyone used this product for flushing and filling xc gearboxes?If so is it ok? Many thanks. PETE

Nick44 · Feb 7th, 2011, 20:36

Do you have the AW 55/50 box?
If so should be OK

Sylvester24 · Feb 7th, 2011, 20:51

Thanks Nick,I will check the box.

Jim314 · Feb 7th, 2011, 23:48

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Originally Posted by Sylvester24

Hi everyone.I have found Carlube ATFU is to JWS3309 standard,it has JSW3309 printed on the side of the container.Has anyone used this product for flushing and filling xc gearboxes?If so is it ok? Many thanks. PETE

Do you have the 6-spd auto in this vehicle or the 5-spd automatic?

What makes you think it needs a change of transmission fluid? How many miles on the transmission? If it really doesn't need new ATF and you flush with an inferior fluid (even one that claims to meet or actually does meet JWS 3309), then you may be doing a disservice to the tranny.

Sylvester24 · Feb 8th, 2011, 11:41

Its a 5 speed Jim, with 108,000 on the clock.The fluid is a medium to darkish brown,as I am going to pull a caravan with the car (XC70 D5) I think its best to err on the safe side.I take your point on the fluid and will use the Mobil ATF 3309 if I can find any over here, or Toyota T1V or Saab 3309. I have only had the car for two weeks so going through checking things out,the fuel tank is not easy to fill, I think the breather pipe is blocked, still trying to sort that one.Many thanks for your input Jim. Regards Pete

bwdoz · Feb 8th, 2011, 12:00

I've used it in mine - a S60 D5 with 114,500 on the clock. Although the fluid on the dipstick looked "reddish", when I drained the transmission the fluid was rank and almost black. Flushed it through and replaced the fluid with 12 litres of the Carlube ATF-U and it has behaved impeccably ever since.

Jim314 · Feb 8th, 2011, 12:02

Well, there is no doubt the ATF needs changing ASAP before you'd pull a caravan.

fungus · Feb 8th, 2011, 13:03

I'd certainly change the ATF, lots of how to's on this site and others.
How much does the Carlube cost?
Have you tried vauxhall for thier ATF-see my other posts for the part number and price(now historic).

hobbyhorse · Feb 8th, 2011, 16:24

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Originally Posted by Jim314

you may be doing a disservice to the tranny.

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Jim314 · Feb 8th, 2011, 16:41

Well sink me! I was unaware of the British additional meaning of what is in 'America' exclusively colloquial for transmission.

Feb 7th, 2011, 20:10	#1
Sylvester24 New Member Last Online: Sep 7th, 2013 18:11 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Grimsby	Carlube ATFU flush & fill is it ok. Hi everyone.I have found Carlube ATFU is to JWS3309 standard,it has JSW3309 printed on the side of the container.Has anyone used this product for flushing and filling xc gearboxes?If so is it ok? Many thanks. PETE

Feb 7th, 2011, 20:36	#2
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Feb 8th, 2011, 11:41	#5
Sylvester24 New Member Last Online: Sep 7th, 2013 18:11 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Grimsby	Jim314 Its a 5 speed Jim, with 108,000 on the clock.The fluid is a medium to darkish brown,as I am going to pull a caravan with the car (XC70 D5) I think its best to err on the safe side.I take your point on the fluid and will use the Mobil ATF 3309 if I can find any over here, or Toyota T1V or Saab 3309. I have only had the car for two weeks so going through checking things out,the fuel tank is not easy to fill, I think the breather pipe is blocked, still trying to sort that one.Many thanks for your input Jim. Regards Pete

Feb 8th, 2011, 13:03	#8
fungus Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2022 09:12 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Spalding	I'd certainly change the ATF, lots of how to's on this site and others. How much does the Carlube cost? Have you tried vauxhall for thier ATF-see my other posts for the part number and price(now historic). __________________ Current: S60 D5 SE geartronic 2004 161K Current: C70 T5 GT automatic 2000 192K Past: S60 D5 SE geartronic 2004 48K last seen upside down in a field Past: V40 2.0T Sport Lux Auto 2003 171K Past: 340DL

Feb 7th, 2011, 20:51	#3
Sylvester24 New Member Last Online: Sep 7th, 2013 18:11 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Grimsby	Thanks Nick,I will check the box.

Feb 8th, 2011, 12:00	#6
bwdoz New Member Last Online: May 30th, 2011 11:39 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Surrey	I've used it in mine - a S60 D5 with 114,500 on the clock. Although the fluid on the dipstick looked "reddish", when I drained the transmission the fluid was rank and almost black. Flushed it through and replaced the fluid with 12 litres of the Carlube ATF-U and it has behaved impeccably ever since.

Feb 8th, 2011, 12:02	#7
Jim314 Premier Member Last Online: Nov 20th, 2018 01:45 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas	Well, there is no doubt the ATF needs changing ASAP before you'd pull a caravan.

Feb 8th, 2011, 16:41	#10
Jim314 Premier Member Last Online: Nov 20th, 2018 01:45 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas	Well sink me! I was unaware of the British additional meaning of what is in 'America' exclusively colloquial for transmission.

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