Complete oil change, automatic transmission volvo s40. Changing the oil in the gearbox on Volvo yourself
When and in general is it necessary to change the oil in a Volvo automatic transmission?
Oil change of automatic transmission Volvo (Volvo). How does this happen and what kind of oil should you fill in the Volvo casing?
The complete gear oil change procedure is always performed using special equipment that is powered by the vehicle's transmission pump. The installation is connected to the automatic transmission cooling line connector, and while the old fluid is pumped out using the automatic transmission pump itself, the new fluid in the same amount per unit of time enters the gearbox pan. In this case, the waste liquid is simply drained into a suitable container. Additional cleaning is sometimes done by adding a special WYNNS additive prior to the procedure, which removes contamination from old transmission fluid from the channels, torque converter, cooling lines and internal components of the automatic transmission. The main benefit of this procedure is that all transmission fluid is removed and replaced with a new one. In this way, the procedure for a complete oil change in an automatic transmission differs from a fluid change in the traditional way, in which only part of the fluid is replaced. A simple partial fluid change cannot remove all internal contaminants that build up over time. In addition, a part of the old fluid usually remains in the torque converter and after filling the new fluid, mixing with the old one, loses its properties. What's the point in this?
The original oil in the Volvo box - automatic transmission 1161640 (1161540) corresponds to the analogs of MOBIL JWS 3309 and TOYOTA Type IV, and 1256775 (31256774) is similar to other manufacturers and is marked as, Toyota WS Part No. 00289-ATFWS, GM Automatic Transmission Fluid Type AW1 93165147, ACDELCO 19256039 - GENERAL MOTORS (USA), FORD Motorcraft® MERCON® LV XT-10-QLVC, or from the manufacturer of the automatic transmission AISIN ATF-0WS. All of the above fluids meet Volvo's requirements for TF-80SC-Transmission fluid AW-1 and can be used in place of the original Volvo 31256775.
So, is a complete oil change in a Volvo automatic transmission good or bad?
For many years in a row, we constantly hear from new customers of our service discussions on ways to change the oil in automatic transmission of Volvo cars and in general its necessity.
Many owners Volvo cars with an automatic transmission received incorrect information and are generally sure that the oil is poured into the automatic transmission "forever" and the automatic transmission is maintenance-free. The resource of modern synthetic fluid poured into the automatic transmission of a Volvo car is quite enough for the warranty period of using the car and this is enough for the manufacturer. The term - "filled for the entire service life and does not need to be replaced under normal operating conditions" is not completely interpreted correctly. However, when operating the car in city traffic jams, frequent short trips in "taxi mode" - the manufacturer recommends changing transmission fluid every 60 thousand kilometers. All mechanics and experts agree unambiguously that a clean transmission fluid will extend the life of the transmission, so the procedure oil change, automatic transmission Volvo (Volvo) the WYNNS setting is the best way to achieve this goal.
One of the biggest misconceptions about a complete oil change with special equipment is the invented myth that the replacement process takes place using the installation “ high pressure”, Which literally pushes fluid in the automatic transmission line in the opposite direction from the normal fluid flow, which can damage components or squeeze out oil seals and seals. When fluid is forcibly pushed back into the gearbox, pieces of debris, so-called "useful deposits", can move and possibly clog the filter, block narrow passages or one-way valves ...
This is nothing more than a myth based on incorrect information.
Many car manufacturers directly recommend using special equipment for changing the automatic transmission oil - a Transmission fluid exchanger, and only if it is absent, change the automatic transmission oil by draining through the automatic transmission cooling line. Almost all car dealers have WYNNS Transerve units in their arsenal and use them all the time.
Checking the quality and level of transmission fluid
In the past, each vehicle had a transmission dipstick that was used to check the quality and level of ATF. For cars that are still equipped with such a dipstick, checking the ATF is very easy. On all Volvo cars with a dipstick in the automatic transmission (AW-55-51SN 5 steps), the level is checked with the engine running and the transmission position in the P park. The check is carried out at operating temperature.
If you do not have information about which automatic transmission is on your car, then refer to the user manual or contact us and we will be happy to give you answers to some technological processes.
All new Volvo cars do not have an automatic transmission dipstick. On these cars, the fluid level is checked from under the car; you must first remove the engine protection. Moreover, the fluid level is checked at a certain temperature, therefore, one cannot do without a scanner to determine the temperature of the transmission fluid. Therefore, if you do not have specific experience and knowledge, please contact us.
Normal transmission fluid may have Brown color and should not have a burning smell. Darkening of the fluid occurs due to natural wear of the clutch packs and this is normal, however, if large particles appear in the transmission fluid, and the oil has a burning smell, then this may indicate some serious problem.
Short trips and traffic jams make themselves felt as early as 45-50 thousand mileage. Transmission fluid loses its properties due to contamination with wear products and this manifests itself in the appearance of jerks or jerks when shifting gears. Or simply put, gear changes become more noticeable, which is the first reminder that an urgent oil change, automatic transmission Volvo (Volvo)... Due to the transmission fluid contaminated with abrasive products, first of all, the valve body of the automatic transmission is heavily wears out, so you need to understand that the quality of work automatic transmission directly depends on the state of the working fluid. 
Oil change in automatic transmission Volvo XC70 2012 release is another, already 2nd replacement on this car, used original oil in the box Volvo - Volvo 31256775.
Primarily automatic transmission oil change on this Volvo XC70 produced simultaneously with washing radiators, the finalization of the automatic transmission thermostat (now it is in a permanent open state) and installation of an additional automatic transmission radiator .
Since the previous replacement of the transmission fluid, the car has run more than 55 thousand km and its mileage is 120800 km.
It is important to note that with an additional automatic transmission radiator installed, the client had no complaints about the operation of the automatic transmission over the past 55 thousand kilometers, there are no jolts when switching from N to D, which is extremely rare for cars from the 2011 model year.
P.S About a year has passed since the update of the previous information and now on 01/12/2017 mileage this car is approaching 195.00 km. The oil in the automatic transmission was changed twice during this period by installing WYNNS on ATF WS Toyota. The box is working correctly 
The WYNNS Transerve unit is connected to the automatic transmission thermostat in the line break. 
Here is the process of changing the automatic transmission oil on a Volvo XC70 using the WYNNS installation. 
The spent liquid is drained and its color is visible. 
At the end of the process, you can see that there is already completely clean ATF. 
The box temperature has dropped to the desired level and is in the range of 50 - 60 degrees. Now you can check the level in the automatic transmission. 
Checking the level through the inspection hole automatic transmission aisin TF-80SC
In some cases, inspection plug 30713219 and O-ring 1233068 may be required. complete procedure automatic transmission oil requires 12 liters of ATF. A slightly larger amount of transmission fluid is taken to compensate for the mixing effect.
The types of transmission fluids may differ depending on the model of the automatic transmission and the year of manufacture of the vehicle.
The automatic transmission oil change procedure usually takes 2-2.5 hours.
- AW 55-51SN-5 steps model year- from 2003 -2014 - 12,500 rubles. (Mobil JWS-3309 12 liters)
- TF 80SC -6 steps model year 2005-2010 Generation 1 - 12,500 rubles. (Mobil JWS-3309 12 liters)
- TF 80SC -6 steps model year c -2011 Generation 2 - 14,000 rubles. (TOYOTA-ATF WS 12 liters)
- TF 80SC -6 steps model year c-2011 Generation 2 -18000 rubles. (original Volvo oil 31256775 12 liters)
The resource and quality of the automatic transmission more than half depend on the oil used and the operating conditions - and there can be no trifles in this matter.
When it is necessary to change the oil in a Volvo automatic transmission - the difference between a partial oil change on a Volvo and a complete
Timely oil change and the use of oils of the required parameters and quality will help the automatic transmission to conscientiously work out the entire set period. Each missed service on this unit or the use of the wrong oil will provide an extremely expensive automatic transmission repair or an even more expensive replacement.
According to the technical regulations for maintenance, the oil change in the automatic transmission of Volvo cars must be carried out after 20 thousand kilometers , or after one year.
But in Russian conditions when cars are forced to stand in traffic jams for a long time, and there is a high risk of purchasing not very high-quality oil, this period should be shortened up to 10-15 thousand kilometers .
More frequent replacement oil will cost a little more, but it will be much cheaper than an expensive automatic transmission repair or replacement. Moreover, incomplete oil change quite capable of any driver.
With an incomplete oil change, no more than 35-40% of the total oil volume is drained from the automatic transmission. Whereas complete oil change, performed only at the service station, includes automatic transmission diagnostics, complete oil removal, flushing the box, replacing oil filter, which cannot be done without special equipment.
In cases where the merged with automatic transmission volvo the oil has a very dark or black color, a burning smell, or when the automatic transmission does not behave properly, it is necessary to immediately deliver the car to the nearest service station of a Volvo dealership.
How to change the oil on a Volvo automatic transmission yourself - instructions on how to change the oil on a Volvo with your own hands
An incomplete oil change is usually carried out on a lift. If this is not possible, you can change the oil using two jacks and special supports, which are available in almost any auto shop.
- We warm up the automatic transmission
Before changing the oil, it is necessary to warm up the automatic transmission, having driven about ten kilometers, then prepare tools and accessories - two wheel chocks, two jacks, two supports, special and ordinary keys, a canister for draining the oil with a volume of at least four, and preferably five liters. A cropped top oil can will work. You will also need a watering can and oil filler hose, as well as a new oil plug O-ring. - We raise the car
It is necessary to raise the car using one of two methods:
A) With the help of jacks, putting two jacks in front of the car, it is necessary to raise it so that supports stand on the side under the body. After placing the supports, it is necessary to slightly loosen the jacks, lowering them in turn, so that the car is established on them.
C) On the lift.
- Unscrew the pallet and clean drain plug
When the machine is installed and checked, it is necessary to unscrew the pallet with a suitable wrench, supporting it. Having removed and removed the pallet from under the car, it is necessary to clean the automatic transmission drain plug with an iron brush. This operation must be carried out with glasses in order to avoid clogging the eyes with dirt falling from the cork.
Cleaning the plug is mandatory, because the dirt remaining on the pallet can get inside the automatic transmission and disable it. When the plug is cleaned, you need to take the prepared container and place it directly under the drain hole, closed with two plugs. Then these two plugs gently, avoiding jerking with a key, and acting calmly and smoothly, unscrew. The first is removed and placed separately, and the second most often falls into the oil, where the O-ring also falls. It's not scary. - Drain the old oil
Wash the cork in diesel fuel or kerosene, and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth, but the ring still needs to be replaced. If possible, try not to expose your hands to the jet of oil.
After this stage - and in the case of using an oil canister - before it, it is necessary to notice the volume of the drained oil in order to top up the same amount. A strong oil overflow is just as destructive for an automatic transmission as a serious underfill. When strongly elevated level cuffs and oil seals are squeezed out, and the automatic transmission fails.
When the oil has stopped dripping, both plugs are washed with diesel fuel or kerosene, wiped off with a clean lint-free cloth, and screwed back. Remember to install a new O-ring. - We lower the car to the ground
The protection is put in place, all the bolts are tightened, the machine is lowered. - Fill the automatic transmission with new oil and check its level
Oil through a thin (in the diameter of the dipstick hole) hose and funnel is poured into the automatic transmission, equal in volume to the amount drained.
It is necessary to start the engine, and switch the automatic transmission lever with an interval of two to three seconds in each of the positions. After that, the engine turns off, and after five minutes the oil level in the automatic transmission is checked, and, if necessary, topped up.
If more than half a liter of oil is to be added, then it is necessary consult your dealer or specialist workshop ... It is not recommended to carry out any more serious manipulations with the automatic transmission at home, and all other procedures, including replacing the automatic transmission oil filter, and in mandatory automatic transmission flushing, should be carried out at a service station at authorized dealer Volvo.
What oil needs to be purchased for replacement in a Volvo automatic transmission - original oil designations for Volvo
The instruction manual for Volvo cars lists the oils and fluids recommended by the manufacturer, for example - VOLVO 31256774.
Of course, it is advisable to use the type and name specified by the manufacturer, but if it is impossible to find it, you can pick up analogues.
All automatic transmission oils have ATF type and most often the specification Dexron II or Dexron III... And the choice of the manufacturer, by and large, is not so important.
GM oil is just as good Toyota oils, Castrol, Exxon-Mobil, Volvo or some other manufacturer. It is important that the oil matches climatic conditions, viscosity, and lubricating properties. .
Filling with oil that is not suitable for these parameters, at best, will make driving a car uncomfortable, and at worst, it will greatly reduce the operating life of the automatic transmission. Therefore, an important task for a car enthusiast is buy real oil , the name of which is on the label, and not a fake. Otherwise, the likelihood of a breakdown of the automatic transmission greatly increases.
Domestic motorists of the old formation are used to doing preventive maintenance and repairs on their own, spending all their free time in the garage. Most of today's car enthusiasts have no desire to carry out "dirty" specific work with their own hands. And there is no such need, because professional masters of modern specialized centers Maintenance will do any work accurately, professionally, promptly. The oil change in the Volvo automatic transmission by the employees of our Volvo SVGroup car service in Moscow will be carried out as soon as possible in in the best possible way, as the hero of the film said: "without noise and dust."
Service price: 2 025 rub.
We carry out a complete oil change in automatic transmission Volvo s40, s60, s80, v40, xc60, xc70, xc90, c30, v70xc, v50... One of the most complex multicomponent units of a car, an automatic gearbox, requires systematic maintenance. One of the conditions for ensuring smooth operation and prolonging the service life of automatic transmission components is the timely replacement of the oil in the Volvo automatic transmission and filters. The manufacturer recommends changing the oil, gaskets and filters every 20-60 thousand kilometers. Such a rather large spread of indicators is due to subjective reasons, which can be ranked as: year of manufacture of the car, operating conditions, seasonality, climatic features. Needless to say, the quality and composition of the filled oil must correspond to the established parameters.
Industry experts recommend Volvo drivers to check the level transmission oil in the automatic transmission weekly. For this, a special probe is used, with which you can check the compliance with the specified parameters not only in volume, but also quality characteristics: consistency, color, smell. Low level oil in the automatic transmission provokes the injection of air into the transmission fluid, the excess leads to foaming, by the way, which can also be caused by a damaged filter or gasket.
If you suspect any changes, please contact service center, where specialists will make qualified diagnostics using special equipment and determine the actual relevance of changing the oil in the Volvo automatic transmission, without waiting for the time recommended by the manufacturer. Buying a used Volvo car is also an excuse to contact our Volvo SVGroup service center in Moscow so that our experienced craftsmen can determine the type of filter installed in the automatic transmission of the purchased car. The filter can be replaceable, reusable, and both types can be used simultaneously.
It is very important that in the process of changing the oil in a Volvo automatic transmission, all work is carried out professionally and accurately. Unfortunately, there are often cases when, when cleaning the automatic transmission on their own the owner of the machine, oil wear products get into the valve body and other components, which leads to serious damage to the gearbox. Our professional mechanics masterfully produce partial and full replacement oils in the Volvo automatic transmission, additionally perform all the necessary procedures, which serves as a guarantee of accurate work, pliability, excellent controllability.
Before starting the question how to change oil in automatic transmission, it is necessary to check the liquid level and its color and smell.
Checking the oil level in the automatic transmission
1 Liquid level in automatic box should be maintained at the required level. Lack of fluid can lead to slippage of the clutches and even stop the transmission of torque to the wheels. Excess fluid can lead to foaming, stopping the transmission of torque to the wheels and damage to the box.
2 Checking the oil level in the automatic transmission should be carried out when warmed up to working temperature box. To do this, take a 30-minute ride. In this case, the liquid will warm up to 80 ° C.
3 Raise the vehicle and support it securely. Unscrew the seven screws and remove the protection engine compartment(if there).
4 Pull the parking brake lever fully and start the engine. Leave the engine running on idle... Step on the brake pedal and alternately set the selector to all positions for 3 seconds. Set the selector to position P.
5 Wait 2 minutes, then, without stopping the engine, remove the dipstick from the well (for easier searching, the tip of the dipstick is yellow color). Pay attention to the color and smell of the liquid.
Fig 75. Dipstick for checking oil level in automatic transmission (bottom view).
6 Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth and push it back into the well as far as it will go.
7 Remove the dipstick and note the fluid level. The level should be in the HOT zone marked on the dipstick. If the level is below this range, stop the engine.
8 Liquid should be added as follows. Disconnect the fluid cooler hose from the box return port (quick-release connection). Insert a rubber hose into the port (fig. 77). Attach a funnel to the opposite end of the hose. Begin to top up with the recommended fluid. Do not let dirt get into the box.
9 Pour in the liquid slowly, constantly checking the level. Note that the difference between the zones marked on the dipstick is approximately 0.3 liters.
10 If you check the level with an unheated box, follow the recommendations given in paragraphs. 3-6. however, keep in mind that the level must be in the COLD zone. Let us remind you once again that the measurement result will be more accurate if you preheat the box.
11 If you have to regularly add fluid to the box, this signals a leak. The cause of its appearance should be eliminated immediately.
12 Checking the oil level in the automatic transmission, check its condition. If the color of the liquid is black or dark brown, or if it smells like fumes, it should be replaced. If you cannot assess the condition of the fluid, compare it with a new one.
13 Fluid change is not part of the periodic maintenance list, but if the vehicle is used for frequent short journeys or as a taxi, the fluid should be changed periodically. If the vehicle's mileage is high or you are not sure that the service was carried out in full and within the prescribed timeframe, we advise you to change the fluid.
Now back to the question how to change the oil in the automatic transmission?
Oil change, automatic transmission Vovlo S40
14 Raise the vehicle and support it securely. Unscrew the 7 screws and remove the engine compartment protection (if any).
15 Place a container under the box drain plug, then unscrew it and allow all the liquid to drain into the container (fig. 76). Get rid of the plug sealing washer - use a new one when reassembling.
Fig. 76. Drain plug (indicated by arrows).
16 After draining all liquid, place a new washer on the plug, screw it in and tighten to the required torque.
17 How to change the oil in the automatic transmission? The liquid should be added as follows. Disconnect the fluid cooler hose from the box return port (quick-release connection). Insert a rubber hose into the port. Attach a funnel to the opposite end of the hose. Do not let dirt get into the box (fig. 77).
Fig. 77. Disconnect the return hose from the box port.
18 Set the selector to position P. Fill the box with about 2 liters of the recommended type of fluid
19 Start the engine and leave it to idle. As soon as bubbles begin to appear in the tube, stop the engine.
20 Perform all the steps described in the previous paragraph again.
21 Add 2 more liters of fluid to the box and check the level (see earlier). When the fluid is at the required level, install the engine compartment protector and lower the vehicle to the ground.
