Volvo Owners Club Forum - View Single Post - Need advise again - D5 engine and autobox

Kev0607 · May 22nd, 2020, 00:23

Indeed, the belts are a common issue. Don't forget to change the tensioner! I wouldn't just presume that the belts have been done, especially as you say its 'supposed' to have Volvo history (It either has or it hasn't). Check if there's any paperwork/Invoice's for servicing etc with the car & if there's no mention of the timing belt, aux belts & tensioner being replaced, then I'd recommend getting them done fairly soon.

I think your car will still take JWS3309 trans fluid, but I'm not certain on that to be honest. I know that Volvo changed the trans fluid type in recent/newer models to JWS3324, but I don't think your car being a '59' plate will fall into that bracket. Your best bet would be to check the owners manual to see what's listed in there.

As for the swirl flaps, I'm not sure about whether the euro 5's have them.

May 22nd, 2020, 00:23	#7
Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:34 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	Indeed, the belts are a common issue. Don't forget to change the tensioner! I wouldn't just presume that the belts have been done, especially as you say its 'supposed' to have Volvo history (It either has or it hasn't). Check if there's any paperwork/Invoice's for servicing etc with the car & if there's no mention of the timing belt, aux belts & tensioner being replaced, then I'd recommend getting them done fairly soon. I think your car will still take JWS3309 trans fluid, but I'm not certain on that to be honest. I know that Volvo changed the trans fluid type in recent/newer models to JWS3324, but I don't think your car being a '59' plate will fall into that bracket. Your best bet would be to check the owners manual to see what's listed in there. As for the swirl flaps, I'm not sure about whether the euro 5's have them. __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 - 110,000 miles Last edited by Kev0607; May 22nd, 2020 at 00:30.