G/box: Auto AW33/55: - Fluid type

Feb 28th, 2007, 11:45

can anyone advise me on the correct type of fluid to use ina BW 3 speed in a 1981 240DL? The haynes says type F or G but I can't seem to find any for sale anywhere. One factor checked in a Motaquip manual and said that Dexron type 3 would be OK. I dont want to put the wrong type in. I understand that some is always left after draining because of the torque converter and so that would mean a mix. I am assuming it has the correct type in now as it has a full Volvo history. The box functions fine but the fluid is darker than it should be.
Thanks
Landmerc

Mike_Brace · Feb 28th, 2007, 12:56

Have you tried your Volvo dealer?

Mike

Mar 1st, 2007, 09:02

Hi Mike
Yes I have tried my dealer and they are about as much use as a chocolate fireguard. The 'young lad' I spoke too said that all ATF was the same! The workshop foreman said they hadn't done one for many a year! I hace though through a local Land Rover specialist attempted to order some type 'F' or 'G' he says i was was they used in the early Rangies and he would try and get me some through Morris's oil.......all will be revealed on Monday! Ain't life complicated.
Thanks
Paul

Erling · Mar 1st, 2007, 09:57

Hi Paul;
I assume that your '81 DL has got a BW55 box. In which case Haynes is right, Type F is what you want. (I believe the change to Dexron was in '84.) As Type F is not compatible with Dexron, keep chasing the elusive Type F. It should still be out there.

Mar 5th, 2007, 15:35

Many thanks for your help. I will advise how I get on.
Regards
Paul

marcmarel · Mar 6th, 2007, 21:32

ATF type F is sometimes labelled ATF type Ford. It is also used in the M47 manual box.

Alec Dawe · Mar 9th, 2007, 10:46

My local Halfords had ATF type F and type G on the shelf last week, so it might be worth a look in there (its a big Halfosrd, don't know if the smaller ones would stock.

Feb 28th, 2007, 11:45	#1
Landmerc Guest Location:	Fluid type can anyone advise me on the correct type of fluid to use ina BW 3 speed in a 1981 240DL? The haynes says type F or G but I can't seem to find any for sale anywhere. One factor checked in a Motaquip manual and said that Dexron type 3 would be OK. I dont want to put the wrong type in. I understand that some is always left after draining because of the torque converter and so that would mean a mix. I am assuming it has the correct type in now as it has a full Volvo history. The box functions fine but the fluid is darker than it should be. Thanks Landmerc

Feb 28th, 2007, 12:56	#2
Mike_Brace Former contributor Last Online: May 15th, 2024 09:52 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhosgoch, Anglesey	Have you tried your Volvo dealer? Mike __________________ A Volvo is for life not just for Christmas!

Mar 1st, 2007, 09:02	#3
Landmerc Guest Location:	Fuid type Hi Mike Yes I have tried my dealer and they are about as much use as a chocolate fireguard. The 'young lad' I spoke too said that all ATF was the same! The workshop foreman said they hadn't done one for many a year! I hace though through a local Land Rover specialist attempted to order some type 'F' or 'G' he says i was was they used in the early Rangies and he would try and get me some through Morris's oil.......all will be revealed on Monday! Ain't life complicated. Thanks Paul

Mar 1st, 2007, 09:57	#4
Erling VOC member Last Online: May 8th, 2007 20:15 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Stavanger	Hi Paul; I assume that your '81 DL has got a BW55 box. In which case Haynes is right, Type F is what you want. (I believe the change to Dexron was in '84.) As Type F is not compatible with Dexron, keep chasing the elusive Type F. It should still be out there. __________________ The older I get, the better I used to be.

Mar 5th, 2007, 15:35	#5
Landmerc Guest Location:	Autobox fluid Many thanks for your help. I will advise how I get on. Regards Paul

Mar 6th, 2007, 21:32	#6
marcmarel Member Last Online: Mar 3rd, 2011 10:40 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maasland	ATF type F is sometimes labelled ATF type Ford. It is also used in the M47 manual box.

Mar 9th, 2007, 10:46	#7
Alec Dawe Former Support Team Last Online: Jan 26th, 2024 11:26 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nr Norwich	My local Halfords had ATF type F and type G on the shelf last week, so it might be worth a look in there (its a big Halfosrd, don't know if the smaller ones would stock. __________________ Alec. (My other car is a WD 2-10-0)

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