Volvo v70 2000 2.5tdi classic - transmission fluid

ConwayV70 · Dec 12th, 2018, 22:52

Sorry guys - I’m sure this as been discussed in the forums somewhere but I couldn’t find the answer.

I have a 2.5v70 classic year 2000 where I have had to take out the drive shaft ( drivers side). I had the car jacked up but seemed to have lost a bit of fluid. I had read somewhere that it would t just leak out so guess that was wrong!

I have two questions.

1. What fluid should I use to top it back up. It seems to be 75w 80 gl4 from what I have read online. Most recommending the volvo fluid specific to the model.

2. Does the v70 have a dip stick accessible from right side of engine bay. I Know the v70r automatic has this but not sure about the v70 manual. Could be a plug accessible from underneath. I know I should look myself.

I don’t intend doing any flush, just want to put the shaft back in and top up te lost fluid. Ideally with the correct compatible fluid for my car.

Thanks for the advise.

Dippydog · Dec 13th, 2018, 20:19

Can't help as far as gearbox oil is concerned,but manual box won't have a dipstick.It will have a combined level/filler plug on the side of it.With the car level remove filler/level plug oil should just trickle out if not then add oil slowly until it does then refit plug.Unlike an automatic box you don't need to have the gearbox warm or the engine running to check this.

ITSv40 · Dec 13th, 2018, 21:00

Just get the correct oil from Volvo, you then know it is right.

ConwayV70 · Dec 13th, 2018, 22:30

Thanks,

Halfords do a 75W80 oil by Comma which should be compatible if I can’t get the oil from volvo.

https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...&storeId=10001

ConwayV70 · Dec 16th, 2018, 14:40

Got my driveshaft back in and tried to top up the gear oil but when I removed the plug there was excess fluid coming out. Tried jacking it up higher on one side but even then oil was still coming out. So I guess there was plenty in the box. Unless I’m missing something. And yes I took out the plug which is a third the way up the side of the casing and not the bottom drain plug!

Dippydog · Dec 16th, 2018, 18:05

You did have the car level didn't you? and not just the front end on ramps/axle stands/whatever.

Dec 12th, 2018, 22:52	#1
ConwayV70 New Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2019 21:22 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: LONDON	Volvo v70 2000 2.5tdi classic - transmission fluid Sorry guys - I’m sure this as been discussed in the forums somewhere but I couldn’t find the answer. I have a 2.5v70 classic year 2000 where I have had to take out the drive shaft ( drivers side). I had the car jacked up but seemed to have lost a bit of fluid. I had read somewhere that it would t just leak out so guess that was wrong! I have two questions. 1. What fluid should I use to top it back up. It seems to be 75w 80 gl4 from what I have read online. Most recommending the volvo fluid specific to the model. 2. Does the v70 have a dip stick accessible from right side of engine bay. I Know the v70r automatic has this but not sure about the v70 manual. Could be a plug accessible from underneath. I know I should look myself. I don’t intend doing any flush, just want to put the shaft back in and top up te lost fluid. Ideally with the correct compatible fluid for my car. Thanks for the advise.

Dec 13th, 2018, 21:00	#3
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:39 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	Just get the correct oil from Volvo, you then know it is right. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

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Dec 13th, 2018, 20:19	#2
Dippydog Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:24 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: S****horpe	Can't help as far as gearbox oil is concerned,but manual box won't have a dipstick.It will have a combined level/filler plug on the side of it.With the car level remove filler/level plug oil should just trickle out if not then add oil slowly until it does then refit plug.Unlike an automatic box you don't need to have the gearbox warm or the engine running to check this.

Dec 13th, 2018, 22:30	#4
ConwayV70 New Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2019 21:22 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: LONDON	Thanks, Halfords do a 75W80 oil by Comma which should be compatible if I can’t get the oil from volvo. https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...&storeId=10001

Dec 16th, 2018, 14:40	#5
ConwayV70 New Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2019 21:22 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: LONDON	Got my driveshaft back in and tried to top up the gear oil but when I removed the plug there was excess fluid coming out. Tried jacking it up higher on one side but even then oil was still coming out. So I guess there was plenty in the box. Unless I’m missing something. And yes I took out the plug which is a third the way up the side of the casing and not the bottom drain plug!

Dec 16th, 2018, 18:05	#6
Dippydog Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:24 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: S****horpe	You did have the car level didn't you? and not just the front end on ramps/axle stands/whatever.

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