Geartronic - any major issues? Servicing recommendations?

Adrian888 · Jun 5th, 2020, 16:01

I am about to buy a A V60 D6 Hybrid with 52K miles and full Volvo history. Does the gearbox have servicing requirements (especially if used for towing) to be aware off - even if not officially required?

green van man · Jun 6th, 2020, 15:44

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Originally Posted by Adrian888

I am about to buy a A V60 D6 Hybrid with 52K miles and full Volvo history. Does the gearbox have servicing requirements (especially if used for towing) to be aware off - even if not officially required?

Volvo say not unless used in arduous conditions or for taxi work for the Geartronic, they do not even have a cost code in the pricing minuets for changing the oil on a manual.

I drive a manual D5 and change the gearbox oil every 2 years along with brake fluid and power steering fluid.

The engineer in me says any machine runs better with clean oil.

Paul.

Adrian888 · Jun 6th, 2020, 15:58

Thanks, i do not beleive any gearbox can last on a sealed for life basis. Will probably find an independant volvo garage that will change the oil.

The Thong · Jun 7th, 2020, 10:24

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Originally Posted by Adrian888

I am about to buy a A V60 D6 Hybrid with 52K miles and full Volvo history. Does the gearbox have servicing requirements (especially if used for towing) to be aware off - even if not officially required?

I agree with the above, I’ve asked this very question and the dealers change the subject or go LALALALALALALA.... Try these, they seen pretty clued

https://www.hortoncars.co.uk/

S60D5-185 · Jun 7th, 2020, 11:05

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Originally Posted by green van man

Volvo say not unless used in arduous conditions or for taxi work for the Geartronic, they do not even have a cost code in the pricing minuets for changing the oil on a manual.

I drive a manual D5 and change the gearbox oil every 2 years along with brake fluid and power steering fluid.

The engineer in me says any machine runs better with clean oil.

Paul.

As my mate always say:- Oil and filter are the cheapest spanners in the box.👍

Whippy · Jun 7th, 2020, 12:27

Audi say "sealed for life" on their slushboxes, the box manufacturers say 80k. I'd go for that.

Auto Addict · Jun 7th, 2020, 12:46

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Originally Posted by Adrian888

Thanks, i do not beleive any gearbox can last on a sealed for life basis. Will probably find an independant volvo garage that will change the oil.

Most BMW X5 owners will agree with that.

Auto Addict · Jun 7th, 2020, 12:51

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Originally Posted by Whippy

Audi say "sealed for life" on their slushboxes, the box manufacturers say 80k. I'd go for that.

BMW say the same and we all know just how "NOT" true that is

Interesting how they don't offer "lifetime warranty" with the "sealed for life" slushboxes.

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