How much gearbox oil for manual S60 D5 2002,210k

[hewking]

hi

I would love to extend the life of my lovely car and would like to replace 1st time ever gearbox oil (contrary to volvo recommendations which are quite frankly wrong). Does anybody know how much oil do i need for manual gearbox ? I've driven 70k miles with my car already and its has 210k

Regards

[Kev0607]

Originally Posted by hewking

hi

I would love to extend the life of my lovely car and would like to replace 1st time ever gearbox oil (contrary to volvo recommendations which are quite frankly wrong). Does anybody know how much oil do i need for manual gearbox ? I've driven 70k miles with my car already and its has 210k

Regards

2.1 litres...

[cheshired5]

Originally Posted by hewking

Does anybody know how much oil do i need for manual gearbox

You'll never drain the whole amount so buy 2 litres and as long as you're careful to avoid any spillage, that will be fine.

The procedure is very straightforward as shown in this video.

[stuart bowes]

scrap my previous response i totally misread the OP

question instead: for manual is it still advisable to do it a few times with 300mile intervals or is that auto only

[Simmy]

Originally Posted by hewking

hi

I would love to extend the life of my lovely car and would like to replace 1st time ever gearbox oil (contrary to volvo recommendations which are quite frankly wrong). Does anybody know how much oil do i need for manual gearbox ? I've driven 70k miles with my car already and its has 210k

Regards

if its suposed to be sealed for life why dose it have drain and fill points? just a thought

[stuart bowes]

Originally Posted by Simmy

if its suposed to be sealed for life why dose it have drain and fill points? just a thought

in fairness my fillup was done through the dipstick hole which didnt really seem like a user-friendly option .. drain plug though your point remains

[cheshired5]

Originally Posted by stuart bowes

for manual is it still advisable to do it a few times with 300mile intervals or is that auto only

Auto only.

[Kev0607]

Originally Posted by Simmy

if its suposed to be sealed for life why dose it have drain and fill points? just a thought

Indeed.

Fluids need to be changed. “Sealed for life” is just marketing blurb.

[hewking]

thanks for great advice and the video i will buy 2 liters only as this is an expensive oil

[hewking]

well noticed