Great video!!! While watching I noticed your lower torque rod bushing looks to be a bluish color... Is that a polyurethane upgrade or the stock bushing? I need to replace one.
@@asforme762 Glad you enjoyed the video. Its actually the stock bushing found here www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-torque-rod-mount-corteco-31401239 . Hope you get it fixed!
I'm interested in changing the flui on a S80 I purchased but I'm worried. I had a Audi several years ago that had high mileage on it when I purchased it so wanted to change the transmission fluid. Once the new fluid was in, the Audi couldn't move at all when drive was engaged. The shop said the clutches in transmission were so badly burned, they could not pick up the new fluid. They actually threw the old fluid back in the transmission to get the car to move again. My question is... Should you change the fluid on a high mileage car if you're not sure if it's ever been changed? Is there any test that can be done before changing the fluid to know if it's ok to change it?
After watching this excellent video I became motivated to change the fluid in my 2018 S60. I've had it for about 6 months and it would occasionally shift with a thump. It has 93k miles and pretty sure it hasn't been changed before as the fluid was quite dirty. Overall it was relatively easy although the fill plug was really tight and took a lot of force to remove. Surprisingly I didn't even make a big mess which is my specialty. After the second fill I plugged in the scanner and the fluid was already at 33C. but I was surprised how long it took to get to 50C. I didn't time it but pretty sure it was more than 30 minutes. Finally, I took it for a short drive and it seems to shift better than before.
This is one of the best how to automotive videos I have seen. I purchased the kit and the wrong one but you guys helped me out by sending me for free the one piece that was different! The drain screw T40 had been previously stripped. With a dremel tool I cut a slot so that I could use a large flat head screw driver to take it out. (rather then drill and easy outs). Thank You.
Perfect video...thorough, well explained. I love it when you tell us the exact tool sizes. Also very organized and clean. Thanks, I'll I view more from you!
I really enjoyed to see the care you took doing this work. Everything from being clean and using a torque wrench to not overtightening the screws that hold splash shield. If everyone took that amount of care our cars would be better and I would gladly hire a mechanic for repairs and services.
you should let the transmission sit for 10 seconds in every gear (both ways up and back)...this will dilute the fluid properly the first two drains and give you a closer to bright red at final fill.
Outstanding video: list of tools and which one you are using on each chore, super videography, great lighting and angles, both the how and why very well explained. Ive watched hundreds of these videos and I cant remember one better than this.
On my first attempt to change the transmission fluid. My small drain plug was not the standard , t30 too small and t40 too large. I have three Torx driver sets (SnapOn, Gearwrench and Duralast) but none included a t35. If you don’t own a t35 might be a good idea to buy one.
The shops and dealers in my area have a different (and better in my opinion) method. They remove the lines and set up an empty bucket for the new fluid and the supply line sucks in fresh fluid from a large container. They usually bill me for 12qts. Then they just start the engine and let the pump cycle out all the old fluid. When the fluid coming out turns new, they shut the car off, put all the lines back, reset the fluid counters, and set the level.
Always great videos gentlemen. 2015 V60 R design with brown leather seats with black exterior..Nice! Truly no need to take the air box out. Demo purpose only. So much space to move around. Crazy squirrels go in my engine bay when parked outside on cold nights. They leave a mess of nut shells.
Everyone: DO NOT attempt to bypass reading the temperature using a scan tool. It needs to be at the temperature range mentioned so that final level is correct. Do not risk over or worse, under filling your transmission by using one of those “good enough” methods such as using a laser thermometer or whatever else you come up with
Fluid expands when heated and contracts when allowed to cool down. Why not just measure the drained old fluid and allow to cool down at room temperature. When done, that is the right level of the new fluid to fill. It seemed that the process shown here may not be necessary... What do you think???
@@bioret No has tried the 'cooling' approach yet. Unless you have a fluid leak on your transmission 'vault', the drained fluid should be the right volume to replace. This is a science fact. I still wonder why no one has thought of this...
@@tomgeronimo3090 I’ve seen it mentioned in ATF drain and fill forums for other cars. I’m not totally opposed to it. That said for most cars the ATF temperature can be read by a cheap OBD2 reader so why not do it the right way (not sure if the p3 Volvos show it on the cheap OBD2 readers or VIDA & DICE are needed) My original post is a tip based on experience when doing a friend’s Hyundai after following a “guide” which okayed a temperature gun we ended up with much less fluid that we should have replaced.
@@tomgeronimo3090 I have let the car cool overnight, drained, measured and filled with exactly the same volume of fluid (at the same temperature as the drained fluid). I do this every 30K miles and have had no issues.
Thank you for your great service. QUESTION -VIDA rec.to "reset" transmission oil counter. Was the Autel tool shown in this video able to "RESET" transmission oil counter. Thank you
Yes. That is correct in park. I believe you should run thru all gears, pausing briefly in each and then check level in park at proper fluid temperature. At least that is how I do it.
Excellent video! how critical is the temperature measurement? everything else is easy but to check temp you need the electronic diagnostic device. Any way to get close without the tool?
I did my friend C30 with an AW55 transmission recently, but the method I used was different. After drining the gearbox & refilling , we the disconnected the oil output to the oil cooler , then ran the engine for a couple of seconds to push a litre of oil out, stopped the engine & replaced a litre. This was carried out 5 times, or untill the oil is clear. This method greatly reduces the new oil mixing with the old oil.
Stefan, Thank you very much for your time, could you tell me how you measure the oil level at 50 degrees? Do you measure it with neutral gear, parking, or direct gear? thank youStefa
Your English is excellent, however, let me make one small correction respectfully: I believe you could use the word “empowered” versus “powered”. It is a subtle but important distinction. Thank you!
Thank you so so much I have just got a xc90 2003 model and I have had two places including advice from volvo groups saying this very job will cost me £200 unreal thank you for this
For my 2019 XC40 I removed approx. 2.5-L of Tx fluid from a cold Tx and engine. I did not use a scan tool to monitor fluid level at the end. I did what the video instructed: drained first, then added 4-qt, restarted engine and rowed the gears (didn't run long enough to get up to temp), then drained exactly the 4-qt I put in during the 1st refill. Lastly, I measured exactly the same amount I removed when I first drained it (2.5-L) and refilled with exactly that at the last fill.
I do exactly the same. It works fine as long as the current fluid was set at the factory. The key is not to let it warm up too much so the volume does not change.
It seems to be running just fine. Been quite some time since I did. But you're right this will work as long as temp during the drain is the same temp as the fluid I put in and we presume the fluid level in the Tx was correct from the factory to begin with. So far so good though.
Thanks FCP Euro for this tutorial on to do this. Today my car made a big of a thud sound when I shifted into Drive. I've never had it happen before and it gave me a bit of a scare. I feel that now is the time to change my Transmisson fluid (I'm not even sure when the last time it was done because I can't find a record of it) especially because I've noticed some hard shifting otherwise. This video perfectly explained everything and now I am more confident that I can complete this procedure. Thanks again!
I got around 6.5 litres in (two dumps) drove the car (s60 D5) around 20 mins to warm the new oil up then checked the level (engine running level ground) about a cup full drained but put the level plug in before completely stopped haven't reset the counter, auto box runs spot on millage 100,000, old oil was black so no brainer
Hello! Many thanks! for this valuable Video. I have a Volvo s60 Diesel. D3 Year model 2018. Automatic Gearbox. It's called the TF-71SC. Do you do the same way as you do in this Video, when you change the gearbox oil on my car? Thanks! From Tommy Bertilsson from Sweden
If I may ramble, this takes me back to when my friend and I tried doing this on his 2009 IS350 and my P2 T5 last year. When it was time to fill the torque converter with new fluid, I drew the short straw and laid under the car pumping fluid into the fill plug on his IS while we had the level check in it (same design as here) until bright red came out into the pan we had underneath. Then we let it get to temp and did a final check. He was inside shifting gears after primary fill because he's obsessive about his car. So far everything is fine, but Ionder if that could be done here. I just don't want to get us all in trouble. 😂
Very good Job on the Video, I have a question for the 2012 XC70 AWD 3.2 I6 engine with 6 speed automatic, is the same exact procedure or is there a difference? Thank you in Advance
One question: If you control in the last step the level...the motor is running..OK . but must the automatic stand at neutral/ park or in drive/ backwarts ?
I have a 12 volt oil pump so I'm thinking of making an adapter to adapt 3/8" hose to the small drain plug. I'll buy an extra drain plug, drill it out, and weld a short piece of 1/8" pipe (3/8" dia) to it. This way I could simply pump the new oil in from the bottom for each fill, eliminating the hassle of ever removing and re-installing the airbox.
Great video, thanks. Although shouldn’t you also drop the pan and change the filter and gasket? Also, is it not necessary to complete the VIDA/DICE procedure, just bring the car up to operating temperature before final fill?
An adaption just resets the transmission computer to new fluid. The transmission is "smart" and has a program that will adjust shift points, calculate shift times, etc to maximize smoothness and minimize wear as the fluid gets old. Changing the fluid? Reset the adaptions.
Great video! I found a similar kit on your website for the TF-80SC 6 speed gearbox, but the fitment only included the petrol versions. Do you have a kit for a 2015 Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (215 hp) ? Thanks!
This process works in the 2003 xc70 ? I'm 3rd owner and no one has done any maintenance on the car it has 220000 miles on it im afraid I may be to late and have other issues but I'm starting with maintenance stuff before I dig deep Into a rebuilt Transmission so the D&R process I'm doing ty can a person put in a additive in the Trans fluid to help an older high millage transmission ?
Hey Grat Video. Quick one,,, why there is oil coming out (05:30) from the level plug.. since the same plug is used afterwards to set maximum level..when no oil is no more dripping ??
Why there is such an excessive fluid amount when the T40 plug is undone for the first time? It should have been filled in up to the plug level, and it seems that it has been overfilled? Where is that extra fluid coming from? It is because the level is set when the car is running and the fluid is circulating somewhere in a gearbox? Strange procedure I would say... Another question - is there a filter you need to change as well? Thanks!
Hello again wee question have u ever heard of doing an change of oil on an xc90 with 119k miles that has maybe never had a great oil change before to cause issues after doing the 2 flushes and fill . Also is it important to do a TCM update
This is rather common - old oil being replaced by too much clean oil has been known to reveal problems (not technically cause them - the problem was already there, but the dirty oil was hiding it). For this reason I prefer a simpler procedure: drain, measure what came out, put that much new back in, call it a day. Do it every other oil change.
Great video! I was trying to T55 to loose up the screw for the transmission oil box but it appears the screw was frozen- any thing that can help to loose it up?
greetings, I just want to ask, I can't take off the lower sump to see if it's missing, I'm going to replace it, can I take the upper sump off that goes under the filter and if you need oil, you can see if there's enough
Perfect tutorial. That perfect choice and avoid flush transmission is pressure to get out dirty cause damage to gearbox. Better drain and fill diluted instead of flush machine. Scotty Kilmer REV UP! :)
Question. Some amount of fluid came out of the box when you first removed the level plug. But you only put back the leveled amount of fluid back in. Doesn't that mean you put less than you drain?
Be nice if you got a reply on this. No one seems to know for sure. Some research from posters on swede speed and other sites indicate that the counter works (or initiates counting) when a certain temperature is reached. I think ultimately after a certain number a DTC is set indicating transmission service required. I get the impression that the counter need not be reset. If you intend on owning the car long-term it's probably advisable to obtain the knockoff Vida dice soft and hardware to enable you to delve into the brains and make adjustments including the transmission reset as necessary.
Can you do a transmission fluid drain and fill just like you just did without a scan tool because you said on the very last fill you need to get the transmission up to a specific temperature of 50 to 60 degrees Celsius or can I just run the vehicle for 20 to 30 minutes and get the vehicle to the correct operating temperature also do you need a scan tool to reset the transmission codes after the drain and fill so you don't get any unusual codes for like temperature or something
The procedure I saw and did on mine was a real pain. Disconnect the return hose from the trans cooler into the trans. Use a peice of hose to extend that hose into a container you can see the fluid level in. Put a hose with a funnel attached to the tube where the return hose went into the transmission. Start the engine and run it until 2 quarts have been pumped into the container. Shut engine off an pour 2 quarts of fluid into the funnel going into the trans. Repeat. Shift through the gears as you are repeating. I did I think I did 12 quarts with the procedure.
Many thanks for the video. I'm in the USA, so I'm using (inch/lbs.) torque's and temperature degrees fahrenheit, so will make the conversions. Also, I'm dealing with and older model (2007) XC90 (six cylinder). But hopefully this gives me a good start. Thanks!
My volvo dealer says not to change my transmission fluid on my 2005 s40 2.4 with 210,000 Km. I'm confused. I just want to change my fluid so it run smoother.
Hi, Do you have to reset a counter in the onboard computer to tell that you changed the gearbox oil ? Can this be done with the Maxicheck MX808 ? I have read this in the VIDA tool. It is to avoid later-on a DTC (in case of heavy load). Regards
I’m looking at buying a 2010 XC90 in the UK. Rather than pay to have a shop replace the fluid, I’d rather buy a scan tool and the service parts and do it myself. It probably won’t be much more to do this than to pay to have the service done, and then Ive got the scan tool to keep. Will the Autel scan tools display the fluid temperature on a 2010 vehicle?
can this still be done after around 100,000 km? (~60,000 miles) dont know the service history of the car but if I'd had to guess I'd say it has never been changed
What i don't understand is that you went through all the effort with double oil change etcetera but didn't change the transmission oil filter as recommended by the manufacturer
Can trans be used in other models manufacturers used same trans in, eg Ford alfa Volvo peugeot opel Vauxhall did they use adapter plate to use it by all those manufacturers?
Great tutorial love the way u explain everything so well . I have a 2012xc90 2.4 d5 I take it there is no filter to be changed I've done a bit of research and it doesn't seem like there is thanks in advance
Nice video! Maybe you guys know, so it could help me I live abroad and love DIYing my Volvo but it’s a model never sold in the US A google search brought me my V40 has the very same T5 2.0 engine with 8-speed Aisin So my question is Is the procedure likely to be the same?
Overall perfect video 👌 The quality is so high that the first oil draining looks like a string one small thing I picked up on. 4 quarts is technically only 3,78 liters 😅
Ok, I have a question.....back when I drove Lincoln Town Cars, it was easy to change trans fluid in them by disconnecting one hose from a metal pipe that went up to the trans cooler, stick a piece of hose on that pipe and put both hoses down into a gallon jug, start the car and let it pump until bubbles were seen in the hose. Stop the car and add that exact amount of new fluid back into the trans and repeat until it was all bright red new fluid. Can't disconnect a hose on this car, but would it hurt anything to open the drain plug, let it drain, start the car and let another couple of litres drain out, stop car, replace plug and add exact amount of new fluid back? Would it hurt the pump or lose prime? It would sure make things easier.
@@yiabbadi Hi...Yes, I can just imagine the conversation: "Hi Mr Dealer...Look I've done my own transmission fluid change and totally by-passed your expensive showroom, workshop & highly paid technicians.... I need a 'reset' on the software.... will $5 cover it?" Good luck with that. The real Volvo technicians pay thousands of $$$$$ to upgrade their testing and analysis equipment...directly to Volvo...for their software updates. It's another industry altogether.
How come so much oil came out once you undid level drain bolt for ghe first time? Incorrect level was filled by previous maintenance? Shouldn't it have been few drops at most splash fills inside that drain pkug tube only
Quick question lads, i just bought a 2007 s60r with the tf80sc, it has 237k miles and im unsure if the trans oil was ever flushed. It seems the valve solanoid for the trans is going bad due to shift flares, hard shifts, etc. Is it bad to flush all of it now without replacing the valve solanoid first? Or will flushing it remove the gunk that also is holding those solenoids together to allow engagements?
Hi, great video. I just bought an 2012 XC70 with same box. Car have 105000 miles on the clock and the gearbox had fluid flush at 60000. I going to replace the oil and flush the box again soon. I noticed, when I do three point turn and shift from R to D the box kinda jerks littlebit sometimes, I was wondering if its normal. The box it self shifting nice and smooth. Thx Rob
Hi there love your videos I've just done the gear oil change like u have shown on 2012 xc90 2.4 d5 12ltrs of oil so first drain then fill drain then fill drain then final fill is it normal for 1250ml to come back out with engine running at 51 plus degrees tha k you look forward to your reply . Scared to drive it incase not enough oil in box 😮
Have you got any idea if it is possible to replace transmission fluid in a v60 t5 2014? As long as I know it’s not possible due to the transmission is sealed! Cheers !
After the first drain, you said we will add 4 new liters 'to mix with the 3+ remaining old liters'? What were the 'remaining' liters doing in there if you already (almost) completely drained it? Dont get it.
You will never be able to completly drain a automatic transmission. Around half of the fluid is "stuck" inside the torque converter, so you need to circulate the new oil in to the old and repeat to get all the old oil out. There are machines that does this automaticly so you don't need to drain an fill several times, but you're not gonna have one of those at home.
@@Scythes - great, thanks so much for the explanation!! (maybe I'll just take it to the garage tho, sounds a bit too complicatedl, so I am very good at doing most other stuff on my car. what do you think?)
The dealership flushed my transmission fluid at 58,000 miles. I’m told there was an extra 12 ounces. Will that hurt my 2017 VOLVO XC60 if there’s 12 extra ounces of transmission fluid?
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Great video!!! While watching I noticed your lower torque rod bushing looks to be a bluish color... Is that a polyurethane upgrade or the stock bushing? I need to replace one.
@@asforme762 Glad you enjoyed the video. Its actually the stock bushing found here www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-torque-rod-mount-corteco-31401239 . Hope you get it fixed!
I'm interested in changing the flui on a S80 I purchased but I'm worried. I had a Audi several years ago that had high mileage on it when I purchased it so wanted to change the transmission fluid. Once the new fluid was in, the Audi couldn't move at all when drive was engaged. The shop said the clutches in transmission were so badly burned, they could not pick up the new fluid. They actually threw the old fluid back in the transmission to get the car to move again. My question is... Should you change the fluid on a high mileage car if you're not sure if it's ever been changed? Is there any test that can be done before changing the fluid to know if it's ok to change it?
Is the procedure for the 6 speed the same?
Thanks Guys, great and very informative video Uncle D.
Please keep the Volvo videos going this video was very helpful and I surely do appreciate it
Glad you found it helpful, simsneon2! We'll be sure to do more Volvo videos!
One of the best tutorials and explanations how to change the gear oil in VOLVO. Thank you!
After watching this excellent video I became motivated to change the fluid in my 2018 S60. I've had it for about 6 months and it would occasionally shift with a thump. It has 93k miles and pretty sure it hasn't been changed before as the fluid was quite dirty. Overall it was relatively easy although the fill plug was really tight and took a lot of force to remove. Surprisingly I didn't even make a big mess which is my specialty. After the second fill I plugged in the scanner and the fluid was already at 33C. but I was surprised how long it took to get to 50C. I didn't time it but pretty sure it was more than 30 minutes. Finally, I took it for a short drive and it seems to shift better than before.
This is one of the best how to automotive videos I have seen. I purchased the kit and the wrong one but you guys helped me out by sending me for free the one piece that was different! The drain screw T40 had been previously stripped. With a dremel tool I cut a slot so that I could use a large flat head screw driver to take it out. (rather then drill and easy outs). Thank You.
Perfect video...thorough, well explained. I love it when you tell us the exact tool sizes. Also very organized and clean. Thanks, I'll I view more from you!
I really enjoyed to see the care you took doing this work. Everything from being clean and using a torque wrench to not overtightening the screws that hold splash shield. If everyone took that amount of care our cars would be better and I would gladly hire a mechanic for repairs and services.
you should let the transmission sit for 10 seconds in every gear (both ways up and back)...this will dilute the fluid properly the first two drains and give you a closer to bright red at final fill.
wow, that two stage drainplug is an awesome feature to have
Outstanding video: list of tools and which one you are using on each chore, super videography, great lighting and angles, both the how and why very well explained. Ive watched hundreds of these videos and I cant remember one better than this.
Wow soylent green, we cant thank you enough for the glowing review of the video! Glad you found it helpful and well shot.
On my first attempt to change the transmission fluid. My small drain plug was not the standard , t30 too small and t40 too large. I have three Torx driver sets (SnapOn, Gearwrench and Duralast) but none included a t35. If you don’t own a t35 might be a good idea to buy one.
Exactly what I needed for my 2018 XC90. Thank you for providing excellent content and concise instruction.
You're welcome, Rogan! Happy to help!
The shops and dealers in my area have a different (and better in my opinion) method. They remove the lines and set up an empty bucket for the new fluid and the supply line sucks in fresh fluid from a large container. They usually bill me for 12qts. Then they just start the engine and let the pump cycle out all the old fluid. When the fluid coming out turns new, they shut the car off, put all the lines back, reset the fluid counters, and set the level.
So that's not really very helpful for a DIY-er which this video is targeted at.
@@jonathanlindsay2473 Your opinion, but many DIYers on the Swedespeed forum do it this way too. Personal preference, really.
Always great videos gentlemen.
2015 V60 R design with brown leather seats with black exterior..Nice!
Truly no need to take the air box out. Demo purpose only. So much space to move around. Crazy squirrels go in my engine bay when parked outside on cold nights. They leave a mess of nut shells.
Those crazy squirrels have good taste picking a Volvo, though!
They like Swedish design.
Great tutorial. So I can do this without a VIDA software. All I have to do is to let it warm up about 20 minutes or more then I should be good to go.
My independent Volvo tech is charging me $400. to do this. It’s like an engine oil change except longer.
Everyone: DO NOT attempt to bypass reading the temperature using a scan tool. It needs to be at the temperature range mentioned so that final level is correct. Do not risk over or worse, under filling your transmission by using one of those “good enough” methods such as using a laser thermometer or whatever else you come up with
Fluid expands when heated and contracts when allowed to cool down. Why not just measure the drained old fluid and allow to cool down at room temperature. When done, that is the right level of the new fluid to fill. It seemed that the process shown here may not be necessary... What do you think???
@@tomgeronimo3090 this is the only alternate procedure that I’d consider
@@bioret No has tried the 'cooling' approach yet. Unless you have a fluid leak on your transmission 'vault', the drained fluid should be the right volume to replace. This is a science fact. I still wonder why no one has thought of this...
@@tomgeronimo3090 I’ve seen it mentioned in ATF drain and fill forums for other cars. I’m not totally opposed to it. That said for most cars the ATF temperature can be read by a cheap OBD2 reader so why not do it the right way (not sure if the p3 Volvos show it on the cheap OBD2 readers or VIDA & DICE are needed)
My original post is a tip based on experience when doing a friend’s Hyundai after following a “guide” which okayed a temperature gun we ended up with much less fluid that we should have replaced.
@@tomgeronimo3090 I have let the car cool overnight, drained, measured and filled with exactly the same volume of fluid (at the same temperature as the drained fluid). I do this every 30K miles and have had no issues.
Thank you for your great service. QUESTION -VIDA rec.to "reset" transmission oil counter. Was the Autel tool shown in this video able to "RESET" transmission oil counter. Thank you
I Made this same procedure un my P3 V70, but 3 times flushing because my car had 120.000 KM, the transmission running smooth like a silk sheet!!!
I did it to my p3 v70 it has 250.000 km had to do it 4 times and now it shifts like new
6:29 So if it's used to set the transmission fluid level, surely no fluid should come out when you remove the first drain plug?
The car must be running for the level check. The first drain was done with the car off so fluid will come out of the level plug.
Yes. That is correct in park. I believe you should run thru all gears, pausing briefly in each and then check level in park at proper fluid temperature. At least that is how I do it.
@@adrian69644 Which Peugeot?
@@adrian69644 What gearbox does it have?
Excellent video! how critical is the temperature measurement? everything else is easy but to check temp you need the electronic diagnostic device. Any way to get close without the tool?
Nope
drive for 25 mins you have to run the car anyway to get the new oil up to temp
Where does one get the giant measuring cup that trans fluid first drained into?
At a restaurant shop , those are mostly used for cooking
I did my friend C30 with an AW55 transmission recently, but the method I used was different. After drining the gearbox & refilling , we the disconnected the oil output to the oil cooler , then ran the engine for a couple of seconds to push a litre of oil out, stopped the engine & replaced a litre. This was carried out 5 times, or untill the oil is clear. This method greatly reduces the new oil mixing with the old oil.
andy530i This is called the Gibbon method
Is it necessary to correct the oil consumption counter?
Stefan, Thank you very much for your time, could you tell me how you measure the oil level at 50 degrees?
Do you measure it with neutral gear, parking, or direct gear?
thank youStefa
From Iraq, thank you so much you powered me to do the transmission oil change at home.
Thank you brother 😊
Your English is excellent, however, let me make one small correction respectfully: I believe you could use the word “empowered” versus “powered”. It is a subtle but important distinction. Thank you!
Thank you so so much I have just got a xc90 2003 model and I have had two places including advice from volvo groups saying this very job will cost me £200 unreal thank you for this
You are welcome, Karl!
For my 2019 XC40 I removed approx. 2.5-L of Tx fluid from a cold Tx and engine. I did not use a scan tool to monitor fluid level at the end. I did what the video instructed: drained first, then added 4-qt, restarted engine and rowed the gears (didn't run long enough to get up to temp), then drained exactly the 4-qt I put in during the 1st refill. Lastly, I measured exactly the same amount I removed when I first drained it (2.5-L) and refilled with exactly that at the last fill.
Did something go wrong or is it running good
I do exactly the same. It works fine as long as the current fluid was set at the factory. The key is not to let it warm up too much so the volume does not change.
It seems to be running just fine. Been quite some time since I did. But you're right this will work as long as temp during the drain is the same temp as the fluid I put in and we presume the fluid level in the Tx was correct from the factory to begin with. So far so good though.
Thanks FCP Euro for this tutorial on to do this. Today my car made a big of a thud sound when I shifted into Drive. I've never had it happen before and it gave me a bit of a scare. I feel that now is the time to change my Transmisson fluid (I'm not even sure when the last time it was done because I can't find a record of it) especially because I've noticed some hard shifting otherwise. This video perfectly explained everything and now I am more confident that I can complete this procedure. Thanks again!
Glad to be of some help! Sounds like a fluid service is certainly in order!
I got around 6.5 litres in (two dumps) drove the car (s60 D5) around 20 mins to warm the new oil up then checked the level (engine running level ground) about a cup full drained but put the level plug in before completely stopped haven't reset the counter, auto box runs spot on millage 100,000, old oil was black so no brainer
Thanks for the great video....I just serviced the transmission on my 2017 V60 Polestar. The video made it a super easy process!
Glad it helped!
Hello! Many thanks! for this valuable Video. I have a Volvo s60 Diesel. D3 Year model 2018. Automatic Gearbox. It's called the TF-71SC. Do you do the same way as you do in this Video, when you change the gearbox oil on my car? Thanks! From Tommy Bertilsson from Sweden
If I may ramble, this takes me back to when my friend and I tried doing this on his 2009 IS350 and my P2 T5 last year. When it was time to fill the torque converter with new fluid, I drew the short straw and laid under the car pumping fluid into the fill plug on his IS while we had the level check in it (same design as here) until bright red came out into the pan we had underneath. Then we let it get to temp and did a final check. He was inside shifting gears after primary fill because he's obsessive about his car. So far everything is fine, but Ionder if that could be done here. I just don't want to get us all in trouble. 😂
Is this the same for a 2019 S60??
Very good Job on the Video, I have a question for the 2012 XC70 AWD 3.2 I6 engine with 6 speed automatic, is the same exact procedure or is there a difference? Thank you in Advance
Hi Joe, the idea will be similar!
One question: If you control in the last step the level...the motor is running..OK . but must the automatic stand at neutral/ park or in drive/ backwarts ?
Can i use cheaper non branded oil for the multiple flushes and fill.with the original volvo transmission oil at the final?
I have a 12 volt oil pump so I'm thinking of making an adapter to adapt 3/8" hose to the small drain plug.
I'll buy an extra drain plug, drill it out, and weld a short piece of 1/8" pipe (3/8" dia) to it.
This way I could simply pump the new oil in from the bottom for each fill, eliminating the hassle of ever removing and re-installing the airbox.
Great video, thanks. Although shouldn’t you also drop the pan and change the filter and gasket?
Also, is it not necessary to complete the VIDA/DICE procedure, just bring the car up to operating temperature before final fill?
This is a sealed transmission
There is no filter.
Does the MaxiScan 808 do the TCM fluid count reset?
I’m confused why did he put 4 quarts back in for the final fill when only 3.25 came out the first time?
The exess is drained out when setting the level.
Would you suggest doing an 'adaption' after changing the oil? And what exactly does an adaption do?
An adaption just resets the transmission computer to new fluid. The transmission is "smart" and has a program that will adjust shift points, calculate shift times, etc to maximize smoothness and minimize wear as the fluid gets old. Changing the fluid? Reset the adaptions.
I'm afraid to ask the dealer how much they would charge to reset the adaptations.
@@batteryman16 $249 from my local Volvo dealer
@@jeffvanstone yikes! That's crazy for 10 minutes of work if you car is being serviced for something else.
According to Volvo VIDA instructions the transmission oil counter should be reset after the oil change.
How do you access / get VIDA?
Please do a video on how to change the timming belt. Thank you
Great video!
I found a similar kit on your website for the TF-80SC 6 speed gearbox, but the fitment only included the petrol versions.
Do you have a kit for a 2015 Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (215 hp) ?
Thanks!
This process works in the 2003 xc70 ? I'm 3rd owner and no one has done any maintenance on the car it has 220000 miles on it im afraid I may be to late and have other issues but I'm starting with maintenance stuff before I dig deep Into a rebuilt Transmission so the D&R process I'm doing ty can a person put in a additive in the Trans fluid to help an older high millage transmission ?
I have 2013/2014 XC90, first gen. Do you need to reset the transmission fluid counter using Volvo DiCE for the 2nd gen?
Hey Grat Video. Quick one,,, why there is oil coming out (05:30) from the level plug.. since the same plug is used afterwards to set maximum level..when no oil is no more dripping ??
Great video! Anyone know why the small plug was removed when trying drain the transmission? Don’t just remove the big plug will do the job?
Excellent informative video. Great professional guy , describing everything clearly. Thank you !
Why there is such an excessive fluid amount when the T40 plug is undone for the first time? It should have been filled in up to the plug level, and it seems that it has been overfilled? Where is that extra fluid coming from? It is because the level is set when the car is running and the fluid is circulating somewhere in a gearbox? Strange procedure I would say... Another question - is there a filter you need to change as well? Thanks!
No filter to be done on this one! Completely normal for fluid to come out since it is off and not at operating temp, being pumped through the system.
Will that Maxicheck reset the fluid counter on the Volvo? I'll buy one if it will. If not, is there one that can do it?
Hello again wee question have u ever heard of doing an change of oil on an xc90 with 119k miles that has maybe never had a great oil change before to cause issues after doing the 2 flushes and fill . Also is it important to do a TCM update
This is rather common - old oil being replaced by too much clean oil has been known to reveal problems (not technically cause them - the problem was already there, but the dirty oil was hiding it).
For this reason I prefer a simpler procedure: drain, measure what came out, put that much new back in, call it a day. Do it every other oil change.
Great video! I was trying to T55 to loose up the screw for the transmission oil box but it appears the screw was frozen- any thing that can help to loose it up?
greetings, I just want to ask, I can't take off the lower sump to see if it's missing, I'm going to replace it, can I take the upper sump off that goes under the filter and if you need oil, you can see if there's enough
Perfect tutorial. That perfect choice and avoid flush transmission is pressure to get out dirty cause damage to gearbox. Better drain and fill diluted instead of flush machine. Scotty Kilmer REV UP! :)
Glad you like the video, Juan!
Question.
Some amount of fluid came out of the box when you first removed the level plug. But you only put back the leveled amount of fluid back in. Doesn't that mean you put less than you drain?
Brilliant video I'm going to do my 2007 xc70 2.4d5 would it be like this as my car doesn't have a atf dip stick
Don’t you need to reset the “Transmission fluid change “ counter?
Be nice if you got a reply on this. No one seems to know for sure. Some research from posters on swede speed and other sites indicate that the counter works (or initiates counting) when a certain temperature is reached. I think ultimately after a certain number a DTC is set indicating transmission service required. I get the impression that the counter need not be reset. If you intend on owning the car long-term it's probably advisable to obtain the knockoff Vida dice soft and hardware to enable you to delve into the brains and make adjustments including the transmission reset as necessary.
Can you do a transmission fluid drain and fill just like you just did without a scan tool because you said on the very last fill you need to get the transmission up to a specific temperature of 50 to 60 degrees Celsius or can I just run the vehicle for 20 to 30 minutes and get the vehicle to the correct operating temperature also do you need a scan tool to reset the transmission codes after the drain and fill so you don't get any unusual codes for like temperature or something
Great video! I'm doing the oil change on Monday. Just one question: shouldn't the TCM be updated after the oil change?
I heard that too, But one needs the Vida-Dice system to reset the parameters.
Any need for oil counter and adaptation reset after oil change ?
Vill you possibly also do the same procedure for Aisin AW55 transmission on p1 volvo please?
The procedure I saw and did on mine was a real pain. Disconnect the return hose from the trans cooler into the trans. Use a peice of hose to extend that hose into a container you can see the fluid level in. Put a hose with a funnel attached to the tube where the return hose went into the transmission. Start the engine and run it until 2 quarts have been pumped into the container. Shut engine off an pour 2 quarts of fluid into the funnel going into the trans. Repeat. Shift through the gears as you are repeating. I did I think I did 12 quarts with the procedure.
Thanks for video. I heard I might need a filter change as well though, which filter would that be?
Really would love to see a video for transmission flushes manual gearbox P1 V50 2.4 engine.
Many thanks for the video. I'm in the USA, so I'm using (inch/lbs.) torque's and temperature degrees fahrenheit, so will make the conversions. Also, I'm dealing with and older model (2007) XC90 (six cylinder). But hopefully this gives me a good start. Thanks!
My volvo dealer says not to change my transmission fluid on my 2005 s40 2.4 with 210,000 Km. I'm confused. I just want to change my fluid so it run smoother.
We always recommend changing fluids, even the ones that are considered "lifetime"!
Thank you.
If you have the aw 55 transmission use only JWS 3309 spec oil Mobil is a good choice
@@jamesringler987 or Toyota Type IV which can normally be purchased locally at a Toyota dealership for a very reasonable price.
Hi, Do you have to reset a counter in the onboard computer to tell that you changed the gearbox oil ?
Can this be done with the Maxicheck MX808 ?
I have read this in the VIDA tool. It is to avoid later-on a DTC (in case of heavy load).
Regards
I’m looking at buying a 2010 XC90 in the UK. Rather than pay to have a shop replace the fluid, I’d rather buy a scan tool and the service parts and do it myself. It probably won’t be much more to do this than to pay to have the service done, and then Ive got the scan tool to keep. Will the Autel scan tools display the fluid temperature on a 2010 vehicle?
can this still be done after around 100,000 km? (~60,000 miles) dont know the service history of the car but if I'd had to guess I'd say it has never been changed
Same question from me, but for around 150.000 km, on used car, without previous oil changes. Many claims that is risky to change oil on high mileage.
French dealership mechanic told me to do it at 100 000 kms.
Im doing it on 190k km so I think it’s better late then never, not doing a flush now but in the future if I feel like everything’s good.
What i don't understand is that you went through all the effort with double oil change etcetera but didn't change the transmission oil filter as recommended by the manufacturer
It's an internal filter unfortunately.
Can trans be used in other models manufacturers used same trans in, eg Ford alfa Volvo peugeot opel Vauxhall did they use adapter plate to use it by all those manufacturers?
Great tutorial love the way u explain everything so well . I have a 2012xc90 2.4 d5 I take it there is no filter to be changed I've done a bit of research and it doesn't seem like there is thanks in advance
no Doug the filter is inside the box
@@Bob-nu3xe great thanks so I take it u leave it alone
So it's 3.2 ltrs of fluid will be ok for drain and fill . Without check
Nice video!
Maybe you guys know, so it could help me
I live abroad and love DIYing my Volvo but it’s a model never sold in the US
A google search brought me my V40 has the very same T5 2.0 engine with 8-speed Aisin
So my question is
Is the procedure likely to be the same?
Great video I have an 06. Xc70. 6 speed auto. Is it the same procedure
Overall perfect video 👌 The quality is so high that the first oil draining looks like a string
one small thing I picked up on. 4 quarts is technically only 3,78 liters 😅
Very useful videos! Thanks a lot! But where can i get the new o-ring for plug?
On the second drain wasted many transmission fluid for cleaning. Is there another method to clean the dirt stuff without second drain.
Ok, I have a question.....back when I drove Lincoln Town Cars, it was easy to change trans fluid in them by disconnecting one hose from a metal pipe that went up to the trans cooler, stick a piece of hose on that pipe and put both hoses down into a gallon jug, start the car and let it pump until bubbles were seen in the hose. Stop the car and add that exact amount of new fluid back into the trans and repeat until it was all bright red new fluid. Can't disconnect a hose on this car, but would it hurt anything to open the drain plug, let it drain, start the car and let another couple of litres drain out, stop car, replace plug and add exact amount of new fluid back? Would it hurt the pump or lose prime? It would sure make things easier.
Is this about the same for the TF80 transmission? As far as tools are concerned
Awesome vid, what can I do if my scanner cannot show the trans fluid temp? as you said it should be around 50C on the final drain...
Gearbox dont need softwear reset after oil change ?
yes dealer does reset
@@yiabbadi Hi...Yes, I can just imagine the conversation:
"Hi Mr Dealer...Look I've done my own transmission fluid change and totally by-passed your expensive showroom, workshop & highly paid technicians.... I need a 'reset' on the software.... will $5 cover it?"
Good luck with that.
The real Volvo technicians pay thousands of $$$$$ to upgrade their testing and analysis equipment...directly to Volvo...for their software updates. It's another industry altogether.
@@patagualianmostly7437
They will say "sure. $50, not 5"
Thanks for the video! Just ordered the refill kit from you guys and with the video it should be easy peasy.
Awesome! Thank you!
How come so much oil came out once you undid level drain bolt for ghe first time? Incorrect level was filled by previous maintenance? Shouldn't it have been few drops at most splash fills inside that drain pkug tube only
What are the part numbers of the O-rings?
Adam- Crazy there is not a filter to change on the transmission. 2018 V60 FWD
Quick question lads, i just bought a 2007 s60r with the tf80sc, it has 237k miles and im unsure if the trans oil was ever flushed. It seems the valve solanoid for the trans is going bad due to shift flares, hard shifts, etc. Is it bad to flush all of it now without replacing the valve solanoid first? Or will flushing it remove the gunk that also is holding those solenoids together to allow engagements?
Thanks for the video, this video enabled me to carry out a gearbox oil change on my BMW 2 series Aisin gearbox
Glad this worked for you G Singh. Its great when you're able to carryover instructions from one platform to another.
Hi, great video. I just bought an 2012 XC70 with same box. Car have 105000 miles on the clock and the gearbox had fluid flush at 60000. I going to replace the oil and flush the box again soon. I noticed, when I do three point turn and shift from R to D the box kinda jerks littlebit sometimes, I was wondering if its normal. The box it self shifting nice and smooth. Thx Rob
Hi there love your videos I've just done the gear oil change like u have shown on 2012 xc90 2.4 d5 12ltrs of oil so first drain then fill drain then fill drain then final fill is it normal for 1250ml to come back out with engine running at 51 plus degrees tha k you look forward to your reply . Scared to drive it incase not enough oil in box 😮
Have you got any idea if it is possible to replace transmission fluid in a v60 t5 2014? As long as I know it’s not possible due to the transmission is sealed! Cheers !
Yes, it would be the same procedure as show here.
@@fcpeuro great! I did it myself ! thanks!
what do you think about motul atf vi? - it says to be fit to aisin aw-1 and toyota atf ws, so it looks like a good fit to volvo spec
When leveling, with the engine running, which gear is the transmission in? N? or D? maybe R? Thank you.
why do you have to switch on the air filter between oil changes? should it not work without the short time indoors or is this necessary?
Best repair video I have seen. Very clear and precise. Do you have one for the valve body replacement?
Thank you! Not at the moment, but something we plan to do in the future!
I’m sure glad that Volvo has made changing tranny fluid so complex and expensive. otherwise you wouldn’t think you were doing it on a Volvo.
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hello, you can measure the internal and externsl diameter of the aluminum washer of the oil drain nut
Amazing video
Any chance you can do serpentine belt and tensioner replacement video for 2015 s60 b4204t11 engine and also for timing kit replacement?
Btw I’ve noticed you’ve put 8 liters of transmission oil, isn’t it should be 6.6 liter?
After the first drain, you said we will add 4 new liters 'to mix with the 3+ remaining old liters'? What were the 'remaining' liters doing in there if you already (almost) completely drained it? Dont get it.
You will never be able to completly drain a automatic transmission. Around half of the fluid is "stuck" inside the torque converter, so you need to circulate the new oil in to the old and repeat to get all the old oil out. There are machines that does this automaticly so you don't need to drain an fill several times, but you're not gonna have one of those at home.
@@Scythes - great, thanks so much for the explanation!! (maybe I'll just take it to the garage tho, sounds a bit too complicatedl, so I am very good at doing most other stuff on my car. what do you think?)
How many liters of oil you drained and refilled? I have a s40 2.4 I 2004 model.
The dealership flushed my transmission fluid at 58,000 miles. I’m told there was an extra 12 ounces. Will that hurt my 2017 VOLVO XC60 if there’s 12 extra ounces of transmission fluid?
The Torque Specs for 17mm hex transmission drain plug is 30 or 35 ？