V70 G/box: 2WD: - 2006 V70 6-speed auto - oil drain question

ttboo · Feb 8th, 2020, 11:25

Hi,

Hoping someone with knowledge can help me with a quick question or three.

Only had this car a few weeks now, and after some jerky gear-changes and two different "gearbox service" messages, I decided to do a drain and refill of transmission fluid. It was a real pain getting the drain plug out - I won't bore you with details, suffice to say it took an angle grinder, an old 1" socket, a lump hammer and an impact gun. To my delight the oil that came out wasn't chocolate syrup, but it was still pretty manky. But I was somewhat surprised that I managed to drain 6L out.

That's pretty wrong, correct? I was expecting 3 - 3½ litres, not 6! Could that have been the cause of the gearbox woes? Is that going to have caused any serious damage? And am I OK to just chuck 3L back in, run it a wee bit, drain and repeat, etc. until it all starts to look a little redder?

Thanks for any advice you can give.

Cheers,
Steve H.

stegreg · Feb 8th, 2020, 13:30

did you check the level on the gearbox dipstick before you drained it? by all means, put 3.5ltrs of oil back,but then check level on dipstick.if low....add. then run it for a minute or 2 then check level on the stick to make sure correct level.

ttboo · Feb 8th, 2020, 16:31

Hi. Thanks for the reply, but it's the Aisin 6-speed auto, so no dipstick :-(

Bashy · Feb 9th, 2020, 02:11

Was the car level or up on front ramps?
Mine was done two days ago up on front ramps and i only pulled about 2.4 from it, same box

V70Zig · Feb 9th, 2020, 06:18

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Originally Posted by ttboo

Hi,

Hoping someone with knowledge can help me with a quick question or three.

Only had this car a few weeks now, and after some jerky gear-changes and two different "gearbox service" messages, I decided to do a drain and refill of transmission fluid. It was a real pain getting the drain plug out - I won't bore you with details, suffice to say it took an angle grinder, an old 1" socket, a lump hammer and an impact gun. To my delight the oil that came out wasn't chocolate syrup, but it was still pretty manky. But I was somewhat surprised that I managed to drain 6L out.

That's pretty wrong, correct? I was expecting 3 - 3½ litres, not 6! Could that have been the cause of the gearbox woes? Is that going to have caused any serious damage? And am I OK to just chuck 3L back in, run it a wee bit, drain and repeat, etc. until it all starts to look a little redder?

Thanks for any advice you can give.

Cheers,
Steve H.

6 litres ? Are you sure you haven't drained the engine oil !!!

I would pull the engine dipstick give it a wipe, reinsert, pull it out again to check.

S60D5-185 · Feb 10th, 2020, 10:24

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Originally Posted by V70Zig

6 litres ? Are you sure you haven't drained the engine oil !!!

I would pull the engine dipstick give it a wipe, reinsert, pull it out again to check.

My thoughts exactly!!!!!

ttboo · Feb 22nd, 2020, 01:47

Thanks for your replies.

No, definitely not the engine oil! After putting 3.5L in, I drove around for 20 miles and repeated the process. 3.5L came out and it was slightly more red than the first drain. Bloody weather kept me from doing anything last weekend, but hoping to do a couple more drain and fills this weekend.

Reckon the previous owner took it to someone who just chucked more in to get rid of the error message. Given that the drain plug was ruined (which I replaced) I reckon whoever it was bodged it and sent them on their way.

I was just wondering if overfilling the tranny by 3L would have caused any issues during the time it was in there.

Cheers.

ttboo · Feb 22nd, 2020, 11:29

To the person who PM'ed me - sorry I can't reply, I've not made enough posts :-(

But to answer your questions - yes, it's easy enough if your happy working on your own car and know what T40 socket is.

For me, I watched this vid a few times to get an understanding of what was required. Hope this helps

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAb9...g&index=2&t=0s

Cheers!

Georgeandkira · Feb 22nd, 2020, 15:36

I do not know but I do believe a gross overfill would indeed louse shifting up.

Daz Newell · Feb 22nd, 2020, 18:44

cheers i saw that video yesterday....its newer than mine but i presume its the same autobox.....did you use the laptop and wotavya

Feb 8th, 2020, 11:25	#1
ttboo New Member Last Online: Sep 17th, 2020 19:43 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Worcester	2006 V70 6-speed auto - oil drain question Hi, Hoping someone with knowledge can help me with a quick question or three. Only had this car a few weeks now, and after some jerky gear-changes and two different "gearbox service" messages, I decided to do a drain and refill of transmission fluid. It was a real pain getting the drain plug out - I won't bore you with details, suffice to say it took an angle grinder, an old 1" socket, a lump hammer and an impact gun. To my delight the oil that came out wasn't chocolate syrup, but it was still pretty manky. But I was somewhat surprised that I managed to drain 6L out. That's pretty wrong, correct? I was expecting 3 - 3½ litres, not 6! Could that have been the cause of the gearbox woes? Is that going to have caused any serious damage? And am I OK to just chuck 3L back in, run it a wee bit, drain and repeat, etc. until it all starts to look a little redder? Thanks for any advice you can give. Cheers, Steve H.

Feb 9th, 2020, 02:11	#4
Bashy Aged Member Last Online: Feb 20th, 2024 09:47 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Weeting	Was the car level or up on front ramps? Mine was done two days ago up on front ramps and i only pulled about 2.4 from it, same box __________________ Regards, Bashy MY07 (56 plate) V70 Geartronic 2.4 D5 185bhp 173k, 17", full leather, an auto-dimming mirror and auto wipers are the best it can do - I have added (poorly) limo black, rear camera and parking sensors

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Feb 8th, 2020, 13:30	#2
stegreg VOC Member Last Online: Nov 11th, 2023 15:09 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wolverhampton	did you check the level on the gearbox dipstick before you drained it? by all means, put 3.5ltrs of oil back,but then check level on dipstick.if low....add. then run it for a minute or 2 then check level on the stick to make sure correct level.

Feb 8th, 2020, 16:31	#3
ttboo New Member Last Online: Sep 17th, 2020 19:43 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Worcester	Hi. Thanks for the reply, but it's the Aisin 6-speed auto, so no dipstick :-(

Feb 22nd, 2020, 01:47	#7
ttboo New Member Last Online: Sep 17th, 2020 19:43 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Worcester	Thanks for your replies. No, definitely not the engine oil! After putting 3.5L in, I drove around for 20 miles and repeated the process. 3.5L came out and it was slightly more red than the first drain. Bloody weather kept me from doing anything last weekend, but hoping to do a couple more drain and fills this weekend. Reckon the previous owner took it to someone who just chucked more in to get rid of the error message. Given that the drain plug was ruined (which I replaced) I reckon whoever it was bodged it and sent them on their way. I was just wondering if overfilling the tranny by 3L would have caused any issues during the time it was in there. Cheers.

Feb 22nd, 2020, 11:29	#8
ttboo New Member Last Online: Sep 17th, 2020 19:43 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Worcester	To the person who PM'ed me - sorry I can't reply, I've not made enough posts :-( But to answer your questions - yes, it's easy enough if your happy working on your own car and know what T40 socket is. For me, I watched this vid a few times to get an understanding of what was required. Hope this helps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAb9...g&index=2&t=0s Cheers!

Feb 22nd, 2020, 15:36	#9
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Today 12:11 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	I do not know but I do believe a gross overfill would indeed louse shifting up.

Feb 22nd, 2020, 18:44	#10
Daz Newell Senior Member Last Online: Jun 12th, 2020 08:14 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lancashire	cheers i saw that video yesterday....its newer than mine but i presume its the same autobox.....did you use the laptop and wotavya

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