Basic Fluid Level Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Start the engine.

NOTE: Leave the engine running during the entire check.

NOTE: The following measure must be carried out quickly to avoid overheating the fluid.

Run through all the positions between P and D on the gear selector. Stop at each position for at least 2 seconds. Perform this process twice.

Place the gear selector in position P.

Fig 1: Transmission Fluid Level Check

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Raise the vehicle and place a receptacle under the gearbox.

While the engine is running, remove the integrated level plug (Torx 40).

If there is no transmission fluid coming out of the level plug hole, top up until it starts to drop.

Fit the integrated level plug (Torx 40) by hand. Reuse the old O-ring.

Switch off the engine.

To prevent the temperature exceeding the measuring interval in the next measure, top up with 0.5 liters of transmission fluid as follows: Lubrication transmission .