Check the oil

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NOTE: Oil grade: Only ATF oil, Volvo P/N 1161540-8 (1 liter containers) may be used.

WARNING: Avoid skin contact with the transmission fluid.

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 changing the oil, see Changing oil .

Is there water in the oil (gray discoloration)?

Determine the cause of the water in the oil
Replace the transmission
For gasoline engines, see Gearbox, removing and Transmission, installing
For diesel engines, see Removing the transmission and Transmission, installing

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

Flush the oil cooler, pipes and oil hoses

Only ATF oil, Volvo P/N 1161540-8 may be used.

WARNING: Avoid skin contact with the transmission fluid.