Oil Grade, Checking

Oil grade, checking

Check the oil

Warning! Avoid skin contact with the oil.

Note! Use only transmission oil, Volvo part no. 116 1540-8 (1 liter), 116 1640-6 (4 liters).

Check the oil. Take a sample with the dipstick.

Is the oil discolored 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-colored)?
- Check the transmission for coolant, see Checking for coolant in the oil, TF-80SC AWD, AW50/51 AWD Checking for Coolant in the Oil
- Determine the cause why there is coolant in the oil.
- Replace the gearbox.
FWD
For gasoline engines see Transmission, removing Removal and Replacement and Transmission, installing Removal and Replacement.
AWD
For gasoline engines see Transmission, removing Removal and Replacement and Transmission, installing Removal and Replacement.

Note! Always replace the radiator 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

Warning! Avoid skin contact with the oil.

Note! Use only transmission oil, Volvo part no. 116 1540-8 (1 liter), 116 1640-6 (4 liters).