Geartronic fluid change

[bertrandls]

Originally Posted by ianrmz250

I used Vida to set the correct fluid level at approx. 53-55 degrees and also to reset the oil count.
I did not reset adaptations, it took about 2 weeks for the gearbox to learn my driving style and now changes smoothly.
So you will need Vida regardless to do a DIY fluid change and to set fluid level and fluid count.

oups forgot the link...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WfY8MQc1B8&t=906s

[RoyMacDonald]

Originally Posted by bertrandls

I see. Why didn’t you reset the adaptations? I mean it’s not a risk not doing it? (Looks like you did fine but...)

Probably because it then requires a very complicated menu of driving parameters to be met before the gearbox firmware program will work correctly. This is normally only done when a gearbox is refurbished/rebuilt.

Roy

[bertrandls]

Originally Posted by RoyMacDonald

Probably because it then requires a very complicated menu of driving parameters to be met before the gearbox firmware program will work correctly. This is normally only done when a gearbox is refurbished/rebuilt.

Roy

Ok I see. Thank you.

[ianrmz250]

Originally Posted by bertrandls

It looks like this guy didn't need the Vida... strange...

Yes 100% you do need Vida to know the correcr oil temp and to reset oil count.
I did not reset adaptations i just lets the gearbox learn my driving style over several weeks

[bertrandls]

Originally Posted by ianrmz250

Yes 100% you do need Vida to know the correcr oil temp and to reset oil count.
I did not reset adaptations i just lets the gearbox learn my driving style over several weeks

Ok as I understand you can not check the oil level without the Vida right?
Oil temperature I guess we could let the engine run to heat the oil... but I guess it would be hard to hit the exact recommended temp....
But adjusting to the exact level would be even harder without Vida right?
And reseting the counter... no need to talk about it... there is no way...

So yes I see.
The more I think about it, the more I assume I should either do it for the first time with a mecanic at his garage who has the vida or do it at home with a vida and a mechanic who could help me... For the first time I mean...

[ianrmz250]

This is how i changed my transmission fluid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAb9p8Wph-M
But as Roy said earlier not 100% of the fluid will be changed but 60,70,80% is better than not changing the fluid at all.

[bertrandls]

Originally Posted by ianrmz250

This is how i changed my transmission fluid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAb9p8Wph-M
But as Roy said earlier not 100% of the fluid will be changed but 60,70,80% is better than not changing the fluid at all.

Funny, I've watched his video twice. It's well made. I don't get why he mixes the new and old oil... So I've sent him a question related to that point. But I'm not sure he answers a lot...

[luggsey]

The video method shown is harder then the approved Volvo method which is to use the gearbox cooler return pipe to pump out the dirty oil and keep adding clean oil.
It's easier to do this and doesn't mix dirty oil with clean as much.
Look up the gibbons method for a description, and much easier!

[bertrandls]

Originally Posted by luggsey

The video method shown is harder then the approved Volvo method which is to use the gearbox cooler return pipe to pump out the dirty oil and keep adding clean oil.
It's easier to do this and doesn't mix dirty oil with clean as much.
Look up the gibbons method for a description, and much easier!

I agree! It seems more logical. I was thinking with the Gibbons method at least you change ALL the oil. And there is no waste.
I'm looking at the LiquiMoly products. I'll buy the one to help clean the oil before flushing it. It's hard to say for sure how usefull it is but it seems to be one of the most reliable compagny... so I'll give it a shot.
To be sure of the interest of those product I guess I should
- change the oil, I mean flush it
- put the cleaning product and flush the oil again.... but... I'm not sure I'll do it...
If I do I'll post the pictures when I do it (a year from now).
If anybody is interested I've asked for parts at skandix in Germany, their prices are really interesting... They have Volvo parts and consumables to service our cars...

[luggsey]

Originally Posted by bertrandls

I agree! It seems more logical. I was thinking with the Gibbons method at least you change ALL the oil. And there is no waste.
I'm looking at the LiquiMoly products. I'll buy the one to help clean the oil before flushing it. It's hard to say for sure how usefull it is but it seems to be one of the most reliable compagny... so I'll give it a shot.
To be sure of the interest of those product I guess I should
- change the oil, I mean flush it
- put the cleaning product and flush the oil again.... but... I'm not sure I'll do it...
If I do I'll post the pictures when I do it (a year from now).
If anybody is interested I've asked for parts at skandix in Germany, their prices are really interesting... They have Volvo parts and consumables to service our cars...

Just use clean oil, it's full of detergent and designed to keep the box clean.
Save your cash and buy mannol jws3309 oil off German eBay, I use it as do many others on here without problem.