What is correct oil for 93 auto box??

Can anyone recommend a good quality oil/atf for a 1993 model 850 auto-box?

Also what is the correct type, Dex 11e or Dex 111? Is there a difference?

My auto has 156,000 miles, shifts smooth up and down and does not slip so I am keen to preserve its life.

Thank you for your help.
Matt 93 850 GLT auto 156,000 miles

[warthog]

The correct oil is Dexron IIe

This is formulated specifically for the characteristics of electronically controlled auto boxes.

[Chris_Rogers]

I think you will find DexronIIe has been superceded by DexronIII. Volvo now specify DexronIII with an 'F' license.

Thanks Chris

Do you know anywhere I can buy it from??

Matt

[Chris_Rogers]

I was in a hurry so I used Castrol from Halfords, if you look on the pack you will see the license information. I think most are 'F'.
You can of course buy from a Volvo dealer or Nordic.

Matt, USA users seem to strongly recommend synthetic (Mobil 1 or Amsoil). I'm in Canada (Alberta). I've bought Mobil 1 (16 litres!)which they suggest is required for do-it-yourself. It's -26C with a wind chill to -43C, so it won't be done till later. I'm computer illiterate but try http://brickboard.com/AWD/? Also, bay13 has info. I can't remember how I accessed it (but it was through brickboard). 1997 855AWD 5spd, 1999 V70AWD R. Cheers!
RonT

[warthog]

Matt

absolutely DON'T use engine oil in the auto box. Synthetic oil (can be engine type) is used in the manual gearbox.

If you use Mobil 1 or similar in your auto box you will scrap it very quickly.

Regards

mobil use the mobil 1 brand for gear oils and atf as well as engine oils. I presume they mean this http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lub...ntheticATF.asp

but I would check with them that it does meet the spec. Although I dont know how dexron 2 / 3 etc differ.

[warthog]

The Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF as in the link is NOT the same as Mobil 1 engine oil that is commonly available in the UK (and by which Mobil 1 is most commonly known here)