Oil level, checking (2000): Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Oil grade: Only automatic transmission fluid (ATF). Dexron III (the fluid must have a G license). This is usually given as "Dexron III (G-xxxxx)" where xxxxx is a 5 digit serial number. "Dexron III-G" (without a number) may also occur. The Volvo P/N for this oil is 1161521-8 (1 liter container).
WARNING:
Avoid skin contact with the transmission fluid.