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Oct 21st, 2018, 07:53 | #41 | |
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I read it again, I see what you meant now.
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Oct 21st, 2018, 17:58 | #42 |
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I am looking to sump dump mine soon and it looks like access is available for my electric suction pump from the bonnet end .
Has anyone done it this way ?
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Oct 23rd, 2018, 15:15 | #43 |
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Yes, I do regular part changes through the gearbox dipstick hole with an electric pump.
I get about 2.5 litres out this way which is not as much as a sump dump but does keep the fluid fresh. I previously did several sump dumps which got rid of the accumulated 'sludge' with dark brown fluid so now do this at each oil change because it puts my mind at rest! |
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Oct 23rd, 2018, 15:43 | #44 | |
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Oct 23rd, 2018, 19:23 | #45 | |
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It looks to me you are spoiling for an argument - all I said is his transmission would thank him - and it will NOT cost the kind of money if he takes the car to an indy or do it himself. You say it is somewhere "service extra, optional" - how many has ever heard or read that - I certainly haven't - and I've owned a number of Volvos in my 73 year life. The OP bought a used Volvo, 1999 with 160K miles on it - doesn't look like it's taken care of - what are the chances it has never had a transmission fluid change? He wants to take care of it - I gave him good advice and you pretty much attack me for saying something that's pretty much a well known fact - if you buy a used Volvo with some miles on it it behoves you to change the fluid because it is - as you yourself agree - it is NOT in the normal service. There are many threads on this site about auto transmissions that fail - simply because they have never had a fluid exchange - and they haven't because it is not a part of the Volvo recommended service as you yourself admit. so the question is - why are you arguing instead of helping this new to autos, owner? Your math is silly - - how many here go to the dealer for a service for a vehicle with 100 - 200K on it? Not many I think - they go to an Indy or do it themselves. And they most likely do not put new tyres on at the same time - - perhaps you are well off - most people can't - or won't - do a £700 service PLUS £500 for tyres PLUS £500 for brakes at the same time. You come across as very argumentative - I seldom raise to that but in this case I seem to remember reading threads with in kind arguments from your side so I'm done with you. To the OP: Do do a t least a partial dump - if you wish to keep your transmission working happily and keep your car for awhile it's the thing to do..
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Oct 23rd, 2018, 20:00 | #46 |
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https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...t=75096&page=6 " Aw 55-50/51 Remember these boxes are electronically controlled, changes are delayed when the box is cold to aid warm up (normally not noticeable in day to day driving) once the ATF is reaching optimum temperature all should be smooth. The B4 solenoid will give different symptoms, flaring (revs rise rapidly to 3/4000rpm) between 2-3rd changes. Plus this will happen at all temperatures. Sadly these boxes seem to have gained a reputation for unreliability (yet they are fitted to the Toyota Camry and Corolla which gained a reputation for being among the worlds most boringly reliable car). What tends to get lost is it is a piece of mechanical equipment and it must be maintained. My own experience having owned and run several cars at a time is even the main dealers seems confused about maintaining them, I have been told they are "Sealed for life" I have been told the "ATF lasts the life of the car" (short and sudden then) One of our engineers cars started to have issues and after a lot of too'ing and fro'ing and research we carried out our own ATF flush in 2001 on a MY2000 V70 T5 AW55-50 SN we also had to change the B4 as the flaring was there. Ever since we carried out Oil/Filter changes every 5000 miles and Auto Box flush every 30000 miles (we always get the Dealer to check software and rest the fluid counter after each flush) and touch a tree or two I have not experienced any issues. For the record the engineer who's car had issues at 40k kept the car when we sold the business he still has it now well over 200k (and he tows a Caravan) My wife's MY2000 V70T5 is still smooth at 128k and my own V70 T5 Geartronic has no issues, so good maintenance is the Key. Unfortunately a "Full Dealer History" doesn't necessarily mean the gearbox has been maintained."
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Oct 28th, 2018, 20:05 | #47 |
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For MDS40, I refill my fluid with a long funnel in the dipstick hole, just be careful to put in the exact quantity as you took out and you should have no problems with the level - assuming it was right to begin with!
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Oct 31st, 2018, 21:05 | #48 |
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So first you drink milk and what you pump out you replace
Nothing to measure!!!!!!!!!! Ooooooh get a funnel with a hose!!!!!!!!!!!! Ooooooh disconnect your return hose to rad extend it with something to somewhere and start your car Ooooooh there's a pump in there somewhere When there is nothing pumping stop your car Aaaaaah!!!!!!!!!!!! Then repeat, replacing fluid as you pump it out and if you don't do it this way you've got **** for brains Dum dum dum dee dee dee dumb doo doo doo daa daa daa And remember, the gospel states that what you pumped out was not necessarily the correct amount of fluid in the fist place AND NEVER EVER EVER LOOK AT OR EVEN CONTEMPLATE THE THE BIG HEX HEAD THING AT THE TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION
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Nov 1st, 2018, 00:05 | #49 |
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happy is almost spot on here but dont run it dry, do a couple litres at a time!
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Nov 1st, 2018, 09:51 | #50 |
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I am spot on.
Open your eyes read the link and use your brain
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