Oil Grade, Checking

Oil grade, checking

Check the oil

Note! Oil grade: Only ATF-oil, Volvo part number 1161540-8 (1-liter container) may be used.

Warning! Avoid skin contact with the oil.

Check the oil. Take a sample with the dipstick.

Is the oil discoloured or does it smell burnt?
- Check if diagnostic trouble code TCM-0042, TCM-0046 is stored.
- Also troubleshoot the transmission according to code TCM-0046.
- When changing the oil. See Transmission fluid, replacing Transmission Fluid, Replacing.

Is there coolant in the oil (oil grey-coloured)?
- Check the oil for coolant according to Checking for coolant in the oil, AW50/51 AWD, TF-80SC, AW55-50/51SN Testing and Inspection
- Determine the cause why there is coolant in the oil.
- Replace the gearbox.

Note! Always replace the cooler and the additional oil cooler (where applicable) if there are signs of water in the transmission oil.

Flush the oil cooler, pipes and oil hoses
Use only ATF-oil, Volvo part no. 1161540-8 (1-liter container).

Warning! Avoid skin contact with the oil.