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maxiz1 · Oct 2nd, 2017, 02:12

Hey guys,
I've been doing some research on the alternative of Volvo ATF on my 6 speed AWTF-80SC. Last two weeks I've decided to use the Aisin AFW+ (marketed as Aisin WS in the US). From the internet I've seen one guy in russia have used it on the same tranny for his ford mondeo.

Aisin does not list volvo XC90 in their website as part of the vehicle list. I thought that it is just because they wouldn't bother to do it coz the list could be very long.

Also, my logic is since Aisin had developed the tranny, they must have also produced the correct fluid for them. There are only 3 types of fluid from Aisin, namely the AFW, AFW+ and CVT, according to their Japanese website.

When I mixed the old volvo fluid with the AFW+ they seems to mix well and no separation even after many days. The color are also the same (just dye).

So because the cost of the AFW is 1/3 of the volvo fluid, I managed to flush using 3 x 4l cans. From my experience, I don't see any problem in shifting at all. But my wife who drives it daily said she noticed the shift is a bit smoother.

So it has been two weeks since the flush. And before I get overconfident, how long does it take for a transmission to show symptom of incorrect fluid (I hope not!!)?

Oct 2nd, 2017, 02:12	#1
maxiz1 Junior Member Last Online: Oct 8th, 2023 07:32 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: A	Using Aisin ATF oil Hey guys, I've been doing some research on the alternative of Volvo ATF on my 6 speed AWTF-80SC. Last two weeks I've decided to use the Aisin AFW+ (marketed as Aisin WS in the US). From the internet I've seen one guy in russia have used it on the same tranny for his ford mondeo. Aisin does not list volvo XC90 in their website as part of the vehicle list. I thought that it is just because they wouldn't bother to do it coz the list could be very long. Also, my logic is since Aisin had developed the tranny, they must have also produced the correct fluid for them. There are only 3 types of fluid from Aisin, namely the AFW, AFW+ and CVT, according to their Japanese website. When I mixed the old volvo fluid with the AFW+ they seems to mix well and no separation even after many days. The color are also the same (just dye). So because the cost of the AFW is 1/3 of the volvo fluid, I managed to flush using 3 x 4l cans. From my experience, I don't see any problem in shifting at all. But my wife who drives it daily said she noticed the shift is a bit smoother. So it has been two weeks since the flush. And before I get overconfident, how long does it take for a transmission to show symptom of incorrect fluid (I hope not!!)?