High level (overfilling)

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.

WARNING:

The oil may be very hot if the car has just been driven. Avoid skin contact with transmission fluid.

WARNING:

The transmission must not be operated if the oil level is too high. This can cause increased operating temperatures and oil leakage.

Drain off oil

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Drained Off

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Undo the drain plug.

Allow some of the oil to drain out and reinstall the plug. Tighten to 40 Nm .

Check the level taking account of the temperature. See Conditions , Preparing to check the oil level and Move the gear selector through all positions. Wait in each position for approximately 3 seconds .

The oil can also be sucked out through the dipstick pipe using an oil suction syringe with a narrow gauge hose.

NOTE:

Strict cleanliness is important.

WARNING:

The oil may be very hot if the car has just been driven. Avoid skin contact with transmission fluid.

WARNING:

The transmission must not be operated if the oil level is too high. This can cause increased operating temperatures and oil leakage.

Drain off oil

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Drained Off

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Undo the drain plug.

Allow some of the oil to drain out and reinstall the plug. Tighten to 40 Nm .

The oil can also be sucked out through the dipstick pipe using an oil suction syringe with a narrow gauge hose.

NOTE:

Strict cleanliness is important.