V70: Gearbox - 2008 2.5T Petrol How to Change Gearbox Fluid

Avroflyer1 · Mar 10th, 2024, 22:44

Hi all
At 78,500 miles, I want to do a complete Auto gearbox fluid change on my 2008 V70 auto. I've read quite a few posts but please, can anyone advise on the best and most complete method?
Many thanks
Avroflyer1

jasmith44 · Mar 10th, 2024, 23:14

I believe it is best to get the oil warm then drop it out of the bottom of the gearbox.Refil with the same amount and do about 1,000 miles then do the same again.That will do you for another 70,000.

Kev0607 · Mar 11th, 2024, 15:50

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Originally Posted by Avroflyer1

Hi all
At 78,500 miles, I want to do a complete Auto gearbox fluid change on my 2008 V70 auto. I've read quite a few posts but please, can anyone advise on the best and most complete method?
Many thanks
Avroflyer1

As mentioned above, the easiest way is to drain and fill the transmission and repeat the process a few times. Its not possible to drain all the fluid at once, as most of the fluid is trapped inside the transmission. You can only drain about 3 litres at a time. Keep doing it until the fluid is a cherry red colour.

You also need VIDA or some form of diagnostics to reset the fluid counter and to view the temperature of the fluid so you can set the level.

Here's a video that shows what to do;

+ YouTube Video

Bob · Mar 11th, 2024, 18:16

Before you drop the fluid out make sure the filler port is loose. They can be tight.

Bob

Avroflyer1 · Mar 15th, 2024, 00:54

Many thanks all.
I have an idea that the gearbox oil spec changed part way through 2008 - is that right, or have I got it wrong?
Thanks again
AF1

Kev0607 · Mar 15th, 2024, 01:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avroflyer1

Many thanks all.
I have an idea that the gearbox oil spec changed part way through 2008 - is that right, or have I got it wrong?
Thanks again
AF1

Wrong, the spec changed later than that.

If you have the 6 speed auto, your car takes JWS3309 trans fluid.

GrahamBrown1 · Mar 15th, 2024, 06:13

The spec did change with the 2nd gen 6 speed autos from JWS3309 to JWS3324 or AW1. JWS3309 was the spec for the older 5 speeds and was used in the first 6 speeds in the euro 4 P2 cars and P3 up to about 2010. You can not mix the two fluids.

Mar 10th, 2024, 22:44	#1
Avroflyer1 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 23:04 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Holt, North Norfolk	2008 2.5T Petrol How to Change Gearbox Fluid Hi all At 78,500 miles, I want to do a complete Auto gearbox fluid change on my 2008 V70 auto. I've read quite a few posts but please, can anyone advise on the best and most complete method? Many thanks Avroflyer1

Mar 10th, 2024, 23:14	#2
jasmith44 jasmith44 Last Online: Today 10:00 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: burnley	I believe it is best to get the oil warm then drop it out of the bottom of the gearbox.Refil with the same amount and do about 1,000 miles then do the same again.That will do you for another 70,000. __________________ 244 / 460 / 440 /850x2/ s40x2 / s80 / s60 2.0t/ S60 ES T3. Current 2008 S80 2.5 SE T A.

Mar 11th, 2024, 18:16	#4
Bob Club Director Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 17:25 Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: From Neath, now London View Photos By: Bob	Before you drop the fluid out make sure the filler port is loose. They can be tight. Bob __________________ Robert Isaac VOC Director 1995 850 T5 auto estate. 280hp 289K miles and purrrs 2009 Jap import V70 2.5T 200hp 51K miles

Mar 15th, 2024, 06:13	#7
GrahamBrown1 VOC Member Last Online: Today 07:52 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire	The spec did change with the 2nd gen 6 speed autos from JWS3309 to JWS3324 or AW1. JWS3309 was the spec for the older 5 speeds and was used in the first 6 speeds in the euro 4 P2 cars and P3 up to about 2010. You can not mix the two fluids. __________________ Previous -03 S40, 04 V70 D5, 04 V70 D5 Sport, 05 V50, 07 S60 D5, 09 V70 D5 R design, 12 XC60 DrivE, 15 V60 D3 Current- 05 XC90 D5 Exec, 12 XC70 D4 AWD Se Lux, 14 S80 D3 Se Lux

Mar 15th, 2024, 00:54	#5
Avroflyer1 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 23:04 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Holt, North Norfolk	Many thanks all. I have an idea that the gearbox oil spec changed part way through 2008 - is that right, or have I got it wrong? Thanks again AF1

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