V70 Geartronic

R111RWD · Jan 13th, 2020, 18:04

I used to have a 2004 V70 D5. It was a shed, abused and tatty, but worked well.

A geartronic D5 from the same era, are their gearboxes okay or should I be cautious?

It’s done just shy of 70k and 2005.

Thanks

oragex · Jan 13th, 2020, 21:22

Sometimes yes, sometimes no. You'll want to have the transmission fully warmed up (warms up much slower than the engine), and feel for any not smooth changes in auto mode. But in winter time it's hard to get the fluid warm enough to test it. Also, only 70k from 2005 is a little suspect, may still be true but worth looking at the maintenance papers

barrybritcher · Jan 13th, 2020, 22:43

they generally don't "blow up" but fail steadily and predictably over time, which preventative maint can nip in the bud.

But yes they all fail eventually.

barrybritcher · Jan 13th, 2020, 22:44

as above you need a minimum of 15 minutes driving to get gearbox to 70 degrees

R111RWD · Jan 14th, 2020, 11:58

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Originally Posted by barrybritcher

as above you need a minimum of 15 minutes driving to get gearbox to 70 degrees

Thanks for these. Long term do you reckon it would be better off having a manual? I’m always a bit suspect if automatics, even though I seem to keep buying them!

Thanks everyone.

Georgeandkira · Jan 14th, 2020, 13:32

Case by case.
A bad owner of an '05 has had plenty of time to trash a clutch.
Are these the ones which include the Dual Mass Flywheel?
Those don't last forever either.

You say you "keep buying them..."; so how long is the "long term" you specify in your question?

These are durable units. Good ones are better than abused ones.

Jan 13th, 2020, 18:04	#1
R111RWD New Member Last Online: Jul 2nd, 2023 10:51 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Tywyn	V70 Geartronic I used to have a 2004 V70 D5. It was a shed, abused and tatty, but worked well. A geartronic D5 from the same era, are their gearboxes okay or should I be cautious? It’s done just shy of 70k and 2005. Thanks

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oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Sometimes yes, sometimes no. You'll want to have the transmission fully warmed up (warms up much slower than the engine), and feel for any not smooth changes in auto mode. But in winter time it's hard to get the fluid warm enough to test it. Also, only 70k from 2005 is a little suspect, may still be true but worth looking at the maintenance papers __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

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barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 16:09 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	they generally don't "blow up" but fail steadily and predictably over time, which preventative maint can nip in the bud. But yes they all fail eventually. __________________ 2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current)

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barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 16:09 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	as above you need a minimum of 15 minutes driving to get gearbox to 70 degrees __________________ 2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current)

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Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:26 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	Case by case. A bad owner of an '05 has had plenty of time to trash a clutch. Are these the ones which include the Dual Mass Flywheel? Those don't last forever either. You say you "keep buying them..."; so how long is the "long term" you specify in your question? These are durable units. Good ones are better than abused ones.

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