AW 55-50 Transmission Glad to help! - Page 39

b1mcp · Oct 8th, 2018, 13:05

The critical point in checking the level is that the engine must be running.

If it isn't then all the fluid that is normally being pumped around the transmission is just sitting in the sump. That's probably why you are seeing a very high level on the dip stick.

hicky70 · Oct 23rd, 2018, 13:47

I bought my XC70 55 plate euro3 in April and had a full service and autobox oil changed by Duke st in Oldham.
I've one problem, when slowing if I glide to a gentle halt there's no noise nothing. If I'm slightly harsh with the braking then I get a strong clunk as I stop. Should I be worried?

Thanks
Carl

Simmy · Oct 23rd, 2018, 15:11

check with the garage that changed your g box fluid . only jws3309 can be used . anything else can cause problems and will eventualy wreck your gearbox.

hicky70 · Oct 23rd, 2018, 15:30

Its a Volvo Indy so I'd assume they'd know their stuff.

Simmy · Oct 23rd, 2018, 16:18

have you checked the level and colour yourself? dont forget it needs to be running to check .its the small yellow dipstick on the front of the engine

FranV70 · Dec 18th, 2018, 09:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by instrumento

I am amazed to see that all over the world through the different volvo forums ive come across this transmission has been the bane of so many! well I have had my love affair with this transmission for quite some time now, in fact it has been an obsession. all I can say is....... there is always a solution. fire away il be glad to help out as best i can and save you a lot of trouble.

Good Day All,
I need help with my AW55-50SN Transmission. It started to slip gears 1 and 2 and when I checked the oil level was very low. i am not even sure how the oil got lost. I tried to top up oil and the amount I put in was about 2 litres. I need to know the best way to get my Vehicle driving.

Thank you in advance

barrybritcher · Sep 8th, 2019, 01:10

Anybody got a uk link for the shift solenoid kit? Aw55

Anubisxc70 · Sep 8th, 2019, 21:09

2004 XC70 D5 awd 217k

Hello...
My problem is when on traffic everytime i stop its like some body hits you on the back, not strong but you feel it and you can hear a low clunk. ANd of course the famous clunk from P to R or from D to R

Any ideas?

FORTYVALVE · Nov 9th, 2019, 23:23

Yesterday picked up this December 2004 XC70 with 49K on the clock, full Volvo history, immaculate. D5 SE Lux, (I think 165hp). I'm told it was just into the "facelift" model of that year. I'm used to the auto box in a 2003 Landcruiser (which I'll be selling now.) . Driven carefully the LC will pootle around at not excessive revs. The XC70 seems high revving (over 2000rpm at 60mph on the level) and frequently sounds as if it needs to shift up a gear eg doing over 2000rpm for a while at 50mph before eventually changing up, or not bothering. Lucky for me, the action is smooth so its hard to feel the shifts, I'm just watching the revs. I'm not sure what gear I'm in. Is this how it is with these cars? I can't help feeling that it will be very thirsty operating the way it is. As Baloo said about the bees, it just feels like it's working too hard!
Thanks to PeteB1's great post on flushing the box repeatedly, and others, should I be doing this as well, as 49K assuming the same old oil seems a bit of a stretch and I've heard that Landcruisers also really benefit from the treatment. The box is smooth. Maybe i just need to get used to it?!
Very many thanks for heaps of great posts on here!

Georgeandkira · Nov 10th, 2019, 14:55

In a 15-16 year old transmission it's always a good idea to do a drain & fill or two.
Given the ease of this job, you have nothing to lose. The fluid might not be black, burned and smelly but it will be aged, darker and depleted.

Many people have been elated after a fluid refreshment.

Oct 8th, 2018, 13:05	#381
b1mcp Senior Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 22:14 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manchester	The critical point in checking the level is that the engine must be running. If it isn't then all the fluid that is normally being pumped around the transmission is just sitting in the sump. That's probably why you are seeing a very high level on the dip stick. __________________ 2001 V70 T5 2015 XC60 D5 R Design AWD

Sep 8th, 2019, 01:10	#387
barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 16:09 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	Anybody got a uk link for the shift solenoid kit? Aw55 __________________ 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)

Nov 9th, 2019, 23:23	#389
FORTYVALVE Junior Member Last Online: Mar 25th, 2024 16:59 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Perth	2004 XC gearbox: reluctant shift Yesterday picked up this December 2004 XC70 with 49K on the clock, full Volvo history, immaculate. D5 SE Lux, (I think 165hp). I'm told it was just into the "facelift" model of that year. I'm used to the auto box in a 2003 Landcruiser (which I'll be selling now.) . Driven carefully the LC will pootle around at not excessive revs. The XC70 seems high revving (over 2000rpm at 60mph on the level) and frequently sounds as if it needs to shift up a gear eg doing over 2000rpm for a while at 50mph before eventually changing up, or not bothering. Lucky for me, the action is smooth so its hard to feel the shifts, I'm just watching the revs. I'm not sure what gear I'm in. Is this how it is with these cars? I can't help feeling that it will be very thirsty operating the way it is. As Baloo said about the bees, it just feels like it's working too hard! Thanks to PeteB1's great post on flushing the box repeatedly, and others, should I be doing this as well, as 49K assuming the same old oil seems a bit of a stretch and I've heard that Landcruisers also really benefit from the treatment. The box is smooth. Maybe i just need to get used to it?! Very many thanks for heaps of great posts on here!

Oct 23rd, 2018, 13:47	#382
hicky70 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 17th, 2023 17:14 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Rochdale	I bought my XC70 55 plate euro3 in April and had a full service and autobox oil changed by Duke st in Oldham. I've one problem, when slowing if I glide to a gentle halt there's no noise nothing. If I'm slightly harsh with the braking then I get a strong clunk as I stop. Should I be worried? Thanks Carl

Oct 23rd, 2018, 15:11	#383
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Today 21:24 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	check with the garage that changed your g box fluid . only jws3309 can be used . anything else can cause problems and will eventualy wreck your gearbox.

Oct 23rd, 2018, 15:30	#384
hicky70 Junior Member Last Online: Mar 17th, 2023 17:14 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Rochdale	Its a Volvo Indy so I'd assume they'd know their stuff.

Oct 23rd, 2018, 16:18	#385
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Today 21:24 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	have you checked the level and colour yourself? dont forget it needs to be running to check .its the small yellow dipstick on the front of the engine

Sep 8th, 2019, 21:09	#388
Anubisxc70 Master Member Last Online: Sep 25th, 2021 23:16 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Sturminster Newton	2004 XC70 D5 awd 217k Hello... My problem is when on traffic everytime i stop its like some body hits you on the back, not strong but you feel it and you can hear a low clunk. ANd of course the famous clunk from P to R or from D to R Any ideas?

Nov 10th, 2019, 14:55	#390
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Today 13:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	In a 15-16 year old transmission it's always a good idea to do a drain & fill or two. Given the ease of this job, you have nothing to lose. The fluid might not be black, burned and smelly but it will be aged, darker and depleted. Many people have been elated after a fluid refreshment.

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