Oil Grade, Checking

Oil grade, checking

Note! As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information is always correct.

Warning! Avoid skin contact with the transmission fluid.

Check

Checking oil

Note! Oil grade: Only automatic transmission fluid, Volvo P/N 116 1540-8 (1 liter container) may be used.

Check the oil. Take a sample with the dipstick.

Is the oil discolored or does it smell burnt?
- Check whether diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) TCM 0042 or TCM 0046 are stored
- Also fault-trace the transmission for diagnostic trouble code (DTC) TCM-0046
- When replacing oil, see: Transaxle oil, B5254T7, AW55-50/51SN Transaxle Oil.

Is there water in the oil (gray discoloration)?
- Determine the cause of the water in the oil
- Replace the transmission. See:

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

Flush out the oil lines
Only automatic transmission fluid, Volvo P/N 116 1540-8 (1 liter containers) may be used.

Warning! Avoid skin contact with the transmission fluid.