Base Filling

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.

Set the parking brake. Move the gear selector to position P. Add approximately 2 liters of oil.

Start the engine and let it idle.

Turn the engine off when air bubbles start to become visible in the hose.

Add approximately 2 liters of oil.

Start the engine again and idle it.

Turn the engine off when air bubbles start to become visible in the hose.

Remove battery and battery shelf. Remove hose from connector.

Reinstall oil return hose to transmission cover. Reinstall battery tray. Reinstall battery.

Add approximately 2 liters of oil.

Set parking brake

Start engine and idle it, move the gear selector through all positions, stopping in each position for 4-5 seconds.

Move the gear selector to position P with the engine running.

Wait 2 minutes, then check oil level

Top up if necessary. The transmission holds 7.6 0.25 liters (MAX, MIN).

Shut off the engine