'98 V70R Auto - Service queries

GMC · Sep 6th, 2013, 23:01

Hi all, hopefully an easy one..........

1. At what mileage should the timing belt & tensioner be changed?

2. At what mileage should the auto box be serviced? Presumably this is just a oil & filter change?

Thanks!

OvlovS70 · Sep 6th, 2013, 23:11

Hello,
1. Timing belt is around 80,000 and eight years, whichever soonest and then stick to this regime.
2. Autobox; check the fluid colour and if it smelts burnt and looks discoloured, get it changed but do be careful because if done wrongly this can cause a world of problems. I've seen 100,000 miles suggested for a fluid change. But as I'm a manual user, autobox forum users will be more up on this.
Cheers

GMC · Sep 7th, 2013, 22:13

Thanks for that.

You mention it's important the auto box oil is changed correctly. Anyone know the correct procedure or is there a 'how to' somewhere on this forum?

Is there a filter in the box. If so, is this a volvo part or available in any accessory shop?

Sep 6th, 2013, 23:01	#1
GMC Senior Member Last Online: Mar 13th, 2023 13:51 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Glasgow	'98 V70R Auto - Service queries Hi all, hopefully an easy one.......... 1. At what mileage should the timing belt & tensioner be changed? 2. At what mileage should the auto box be serviced? Presumably this is just a oil & filter change? Thanks!

Sep 6th, 2013, 23:11	#2
OvlovS70 Still a learning member Last Online: Aug 17th, 2022 18:49 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ayrshire	Hello, 1. Timing belt is around 80,000 and eight years, whichever soonest and then stick to this regime. 2. Autobox; check the fluid colour and if it smelts burnt and looks discoloured, get it changed but do be careful because if done wrongly this can cause a world of problems. I've seen 100,000 miles suggested for a fluid change. But as I'm a manual user, autobox forum users will be more up on this. Cheers

Sep 7th, 2013, 22:13	#3
GMC Senior Member Last Online: Mar 13th, 2023 13:51 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Glasgow	Thanks for that. You mention it's important the auto box oil is changed correctly. Anyone know the correct procedure or is there a 'how to' somewhere on this forum? Is there a filter in the box. If so, is this a volvo part or available in any accessory shop?

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