G/box: 70 Auto: - Wrong fluid

1441martin · Apr 2nd, 2010, 12:21

Help!

I've put Comma AQ3 fluid which is Dexron III in my 2000 V70 AW55 5 speed auto gearbox and have now seen posts strongly advising against this. I've drained 3 litres from the box over a couple of recent weekends and replaced with the AQ3.

All seems fine but can anybody tell me what the likely consequences are and, if I replace the AQ3 with the correct fluid asap, will all be OK?

Thanks

Martin

Chris_Rogers · Apr 2nd, 2010, 20:03

I would think it will be OK if you replace the fluid asap, I'll suggest you need to flush it rather than just drain and refill.

A search of the 2000> forum will provide details of the flushing method and the Vauxhall part No. of the correct fluid.

1441martin · Apr 2nd, 2010, 20:26

Thanks Chris. I'm hoping my local Volvo specialist is open tomorrow and let him deal with it as soon as he can. Must admit I didn't think to look at the 2000> posts for info so I'll do that.

Thanks again.

Martin

Apr 2nd, 2010, 12:21	#1
1441martin Junior Member Last Online: Jun 4th, 2011 21:26 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Stotfold	Wrong fluid Help! I've put Comma AQ3 fluid which is Dexron III in my 2000 V70 AW55 5 speed auto gearbox and have now seen posts strongly advising against this. I've drained 3 litres from the box over a couple of recent weekends and replaced with the AQ3. All seems fine but can anybody tell me what the likely consequences are and, if I replace the AQ3 with the correct fluid asap, will all be OK? Thanks Martin

Apr 2nd, 2010, 20:03	#2
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	I would think it will be OK if you replace the fluid asap, I'll suggest you need to flush it rather than just drain and refill. A search of the 2000> forum will provide details of the flushing method and the Vauxhall part No. of the correct fluid.

Apr 2nd, 2010, 20:26	#3
1441martin Junior Member Last Online: Jun 4th, 2011 21:26 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Stotfold	Thanks Chris. I'm hoping my local Volvo specialist is open tomorrow and let him deal with it as soon as he can. Must admit I didn't think to look at the 2000> posts for info so I'll do that. Thanks again. Martin

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