Automatic transmission fluid change, service, Volvo 850, S70, V70 GLT, XC70, V70R, etc. - VOTD

[@cshajur]

The service you have provided is invaluable and has saved us thousands of dollars in auto repair fees. Thank you so much for your service and the advice you provide. We are watching and learning.

[@RobertDIY]

Great to hear!

[@katherder4450]

Changed mine today, took longer to find my tools than do the job btw, and the fluid didn't look all that dirty. Y'all don't do what I did when refilling, I was pouring from a gallon jug and didn't think about how much the dipstick tube could hold at once. I had a little spillage but I had jammed my funnel in pretty snug. Thanks, Robert.

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome. Glad your fluid wasn't bad.

[@Perly53]

Thank you Robert. I appreciate your efforts to help keep our Volvo 850's running their best.

[@gormlebot]

You are the man Robert! Thank you for disseminating your knowledge and experience with Volvos. You're a good teacher, very clear and thorough and your videos are helpful and greatly appreciated!

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@marcinhuniewicz]

Thank you Robert, this is very informative instruction. I just replaced ATF in my 28 years old 850 and I actually did it from the top: used the fluid suction pump and went through the dipstick pipe all the way to the bottom of the transmission using a thin flexible plastic piping. The result is removal of 3.5 litres of ATF in the first run and then the same quantity in each consecutive run. I didn’t want to go from the bottom as I was afraid the plug may crush when attempting to open it (so many years of exposure to outer elements). Good luck everyone - keep your Volvos alive - cars are not made this way anymore.

[@RobertDIY]

thanks for sharing.

[@KijikWolf]

This is the second video of yours I've watched before working on my S70. I appreciate your help, Robert :D

[@RobertDIY]

Kijik W. Nice. Have you replaced your heater core yet?

[@KijikWolf]

Robert DIY O_O What the? ... You really do know your stuff, my brotha! Yea I just bought a 99 and the other day moved the thermostat to warm and smelled coolant. Luckily I live in the desert so it may not be too bad of an issue.

[@RobertDIY]

These heater cores get coolant 100% of the time, regardless of the temp setting. So, if you suspect it is leaking, bypass it or replace it. A lot of people blow their motors with bad heater cores. #1 cause of these cars showing up at the junk yard. - Heater Core Replacement, Volvo S70, V70, XC70, 850 - Auto Repair Series - Coolant leak from heater core connection seal, Volvo - Auto Information Series

[@KijikWolf]

Robert DIY I just bought a replacement from Swedish car parts. Thanks again so much for your help!!

[@RobertDIY]

That is correct with most autos. The transmission box will have a certain amount of fluid in it at all times, then the lines that go to the cooling system for it will have a certain amount of fluid in it. The owners manual will tell you how much fluid is in the entire system. So when you pull the drain plug and the fluid drains out, you can measure how much comes out to determine how much is still in the system.

[@alsyfert1037]

Thank you Robert. just purchased my first Volvo 1998 v70 GLT 254,700 miles on odometer. Videos have been great help. Keep it up thanks again

[@RobertDIY]

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[@JohnRandall1066]

Thank you for all your help. Been using your videos a lot lately on my old 1995 850. :) 200 000 miles so far.

[@RobertDIY]

Awesome!

[@braydenolson5073]

Many thanks Robert! Your videos have helped me keep my car running great! Your videos are a great reliable source to fixing these Volvos! Cheers

[@RobertDIY]

Brayden Olson Thanks for watching.

[@gasgiant7122]

Great video’s Rob, I’ve just visited your website & let me tell you, you are one of the nicest guys in the auto world, I’m astounded by your sincerity & generosity in helping people, I wish we had guys like you over here in UK, thank you sir!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome. Hopefully when all of this mess is over I'll come visit.

[@RobertDIY]

No I don't. If you Google it you will likely find a forum post about it. That's a major repair and the sub-frame has to be lowered or the motor has to be pulled.

[@Stratoszero]

Another great video Robert. I was feeling apprehensive about the majority advice to fully flush and was thinking about several drain-fills instead....... it just felt less risky. Now I see you and others do it that's the way I'm going. The car is very low mileage for the age (15 years/75000 miles) but it has never been changed so would rather do it gradually.

[@RobertDIY]

Good deal, thanks for watching.

[@RobertDIY]

Two gallons and 3 quarts. Yes about $36. The average transmission shop charges about $200 for a flush so you'll save a bundle. It's about as much as an oil change but every 25,000 miles. :)

[@TheFallen66688]

Thanks again for a great video!! Was able to do this on my 98 V70 in a breeze. I've watched so many if your videos now that my car is running so great!

[@RobertDIY]

Awesome, thanks for watching

[@clinclin1240]

RSPI is that you man? Futureboycolin here, great video man. Thanks for all the help in the past dude...gotta love the Volvo community!

[@derickdanker6273]

Thanks Robert, for sharing your knowledge on volvos. We have two '90 240's and a '97 p80 v70 2.5t. We love our old Volvos.

[@RobertDIY]

Awesome

[@klammi85]

Greetings from finland! Messing around in you tube and just happened to find your vid´s! I find your videos quite useful. They are clear and simple for a everyday joe like me! I bought my 1998 S70 in 2006. Still a great car:) thanks again!

[@RobertDIY]

Thank you for watching.

[@keithfreemyer3931]

thanks Robert your videos have helped me through several repairs on my 1995 Volvo 850. All of your information has been right on the mark, much appreciated!

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@vladix750]

Very detailed and clear explanation. I am going to change atf on my Volvo 850 T5 after 10 years of use.

[@RobertDIY]

Cool

[@rj3969]

Thank you so much Robert, did the 1st of the three changes today! 🏆

[@RobertDIY]

Keep it up

[@RobertDIY]

I would say that 80,000 km (or 50,000 miles) is a good time to change it. If fluid comes out dark or has metalic sheen to it, I would do it sooner. I do mine every 30,000 KM (or 25,000 miles), but I do tow things with mine from time to time and my fluid looks dirty.

[@RobertDIY]

I suggest that you bleed the brake fluid through the calipers. I will have to check on the order but the process will replace all of the fluid.

[@N44gbc]

You da man! I've viewed your videos so many times when something goes wrong on my 850R, Thank you so much!!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@rheidtech]

Great videos robert. Thanks a bunch. Noticed the fishing poles in the car. Just like me. Amen to that.

[@RobertDIY]

Amen, wish I could use them more. Thanks for watching.

[@lolvovolvo]

THANK YOU, Doing mine sunday!

[@RobertDIY]

No, it is the same. My car has the turbo inter-cooler. Actually, the transmission does not connect to the turbo system. The turbo has oil and coolant that goes through it. The oil cooler goes through part of the radiator. There is 2 coolant lines behind the motor that should be replaced every 10 years or so.

[@sylvaingr.7711]

For the first time I understand this issue! Therefore if someone just drains one time, he only changes half transmission fluid at most, doesn't he? Great tip, nobody can fool me now :-)

[@bjorn-akebergquist2696]

Change oil little by little on a old car for not chock them, that was intressting. Thank you👍👍

[@RobertDIY]

Yes, thanks

[@dennisp5302]

Thank you Robert. The transmission dipstick is difficult to find on the 2000 Volvo V70SE. I finally found it and followed your instructions. Thank you!

[@RobertDIY]

+Dennis Patzer hope you used the proper fluid?

[@dennisp5302]

I went through the owner's manual.

[@colinwilson4550]

Hi Robert DIY , I have a 1996 non turbo volvo 850 wagon, automatic transmission. I'm confused, I keep seeing videos where people seem to add and drain fluid repeatedly till the system is super clean...Can I just flush it out, add 3 1/2 quarts and call it good? If the levels are correct? Or do I keep manually removing and re-attaching the drain plug for multiple flushes? Thank you for your videos, they're very helpful!

[@RobertDIY]

Colin Wilson The system holds about 8 quarts. The best way to change the fluid is to disconnect a line from the radiator, and let the tranny pump the fluid out and suck it in at the same time. You just have to make sure that the system is doing just that. It is complicated and is believed to be more aggressive which can damage the transmission.

[@hewyn1]

Thank you Robert, from Manchester in the U.K. I always seek out your videos if I am looking to service my 850. Much obliged, sir!

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@hewyn1]

Robert DIY Actually, thank you! KZbin has some wonderful stuff but there is also a lot of misinformation too. You always give solid, practical advice. All power to you. Cheers!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome. Glad it helped.

[@Babapanipuri]

Hi, Robert, i would like to thank you for these wonderful videos. Also i had one question. I have 99' Volvo S70 with 115K miles on it. Was running beautiful but now all of a sudden it has started showing CEL. which doesn't seem to be any problem, checked codes and nothing too significant to worry. But every often i get along with this CEL are the three different signs as follows: A flashing arrow , Brake and ABS. These three signs that i am talking about they stay on for couple of hours or sometimes couple of days. Out of these three signs flashing arrow stays for a longer time than the Brake,ABS. The CEL sign is permanent. So can you figure out what seems to be the problem? Have you encountered such problem ever? The only time i have problem running my car is when those three signs are ON. The car feels heavy have to give more on the Gas pedal. When these signs are OFF car runs just fine. All fluid levels are OK.an it be an electronic problem, something loose,etc. Please help me it would be greatly appreciated. thanks

[@ZynovFTW]

Babapanipuri ABS module is bad. Get a new one from midwest abs.

[@robertfarrell1456]

Robert, I recently purchased a 2001 Volvo C70 it has over 120k miles and sometimes there is a delay when shifting into gear or it drops pretty hard into gear. I have watched other videos of people replacing the ATF on their Volvos and noticed your way of replacing the fluid with this video. I am going to Autozone later today and purchasing the Castol ATF for Import multi vehicles and hoping my problem is just the fluid and not solenoid packs inside the tranny. Apparently a complete flush of the old fluid with all new fluid can cause even more problems. Thanks for information!

[@RobertDIY]

Over 120k, more like ONLY 120k. That is pretty low miles.

[@RobertDIY]

Fluid selection is critical with that transmission. Make sure you get the proper stuff or get it from the dealer.

[@robertfarrell1456]

I doubled checked to make sure Castrol is good. However, it appears something has already happened to the transmission. I went to remove the drain the plug and you can see the seams where the the transmission fits together has dried orange permatex pealing off. I can only assume the previous owner had some issues with it and had it fixed and it wasn't repaired correctly. I drained about a gallon of fluid and replaced exactly what I took out. Leveled it off after getting the fluid hot and still the same issues. From P to R it drops pretty hard, from R to D same deal. Once you are in D it goes through the gears with no problems when you drive it, its just the initial engagement of the gears to R and D. The only other way to describe it is a 69 Chevelle with a 350 turbo trans. Once you drop it in D it slams into gear and ready for the gas pedal. Yes, this is what I have going on with a 2001 Volvo C70 convertible.

[@robertfarrell1456]

I also attempted to repair the glass window to the canvass to the canvass top. Every attempt there has failed. It is temporarily fixed until I can find a good place to order a new top from. Any suggestions there? I won't drop the top again until its replaced. Each time I do the glass pulls away from the canvas. I have used Gorilla Glue, Rhino Glue, and nothing has successfully worked.

[@RobertDIY]

The orange stuff is original to the transmission.

[@hunterjonesdigitalmarketin8283]

Very legit instructions, thank you very much Robert!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@RobertDIY]

I doubt it. Usually you can pull the drain plug on the manual gear box and fill it back up with the proper gear box oil. Just 1 drain and fill.

[@RobertDIY]

It should be fine. Yes the washer is the same as the oil drain plug.

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Another great video, very clear. This looks safer and easier than taking off the intercooler hoses and running the car to drain. Did not fancy that much. Thanks for posting buddy.

[@adamwilkins5188]

Hey Robert my 96 Volvo 850 shifts hard in all the gears when it's up shifting, and when I let off the gas when I'm in 4th gear I can fell drag coming from the transmission. Do you think changing out the fluid would make the transmission shift more smooth? I have replaced all 5 of the transmission/ motor mounts so I don't believe the rough shifts are being caused by that. Any help you could give me would be much appreciated. Thanks.

[@RobertDIY]

Yes it is I. LOL thanks for watching.

[@clemm6025]

Hi Robert, I've been really enjoying your videos for the past few weeks. I recently picked up a Volvo V70 2.5 10v auto with 98,000 miles. It's been running OK for a couple of weeks but I was detecting a slight burning smell then the car started to judder in first and reverse. The problem only occurs once the car is hot after about 20 minutes of driving. After doing some research I thought it was possibly the fluid. So i watched your video and completed the first of three drains of the fluid. The fluid that came out was pretty brown, there were no metal filings on the magnet on the plug. I've just driven the car a moment ago and it was great until it got hot but then the juddering returned. Do you think it's purely because I haven't done the three drain and refills yet or something worse?

[@oliviersimonnin6983]

How to have the best level of automatic transmission fluid when you check it after flushing? In order to AVOID to fill up more than the maximum , after flushing the used ATF fluid, just measure the quantity with the help of a measuring jug. Just add the SAME quantity of NEW fluid through the deepstick's hose. To be sure to get the correct level, engine running at idle, shift P-R-N-D-L twice and 5 seconds on each position as Robert advises! Then have a little drive 19 miles / 30 km to get warm the automatic gearbox's fluid. Park your 850/960, let the engine still running and check the level side "HOT" of the deepstick: it should be BETWEEN the minimun and the maximum. The difference of minimum and maximum is only 0,5 L/ 0,13 gal, which is little! You can't be mistaken! May I should add this? In winter, after a normal driving, the level may be over MIN, which is correct 👍. Useless to add anything! In summer, after a normal driving, the level may be a little bit over MAX, which is still correct 👍. Never mind 😉! Drive your Volvo and be happy 😊!

[@RobertDIY]

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[@1957blaine]

Hi Robert .... great Video ....what do you think about switching over to a full synthetic transmission fluid, is there any advantage over regulator fluid. Thanks for the info

[@RobertDIY]

+1957blaine I think all of it is full synthetic.

[@1957blaine]

+Robert DIY I was talking to the dealership where I bought my 2010 Malibu about a transmission servicing and for a extra $30.00 they would upgrade to synthetic fluid, the car has 100,000 km (about 60,000 miles). I switched synthetic oil in the motor. Because of the better cold weather flow, gets cold In Canada. I'll do a little more research. Thanks for all the videos I really enjoy them.

[@darrinfaulkner8911]

@@RobertDIY I was told synthetic oil is for high mileage vehicles and the oil has more additives to it to give more longevity to engine or transmission mechanical performance.Thats all I use and I had my engine oil changed yesterday.Nothing but Synthetic oil for me!!!

[@TheAkahige]

This is really well done. Excellent explanation and illustration. Thank you very much.

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome. Hope it goes well.

[@RobertDIY]

I have NO IDEA what you are referring to. Can you post a video or picture? Where is it leaking from?

[@kl6990]

Hi Robert, your Informations about the V70 or S70, are the best on this Planet. Of course i also checked my Transmission Fluid and it looks dirty brown. My Question, how many Liter Fluid comes actually out when i open the Drain Plug? 5 Liter? My Manual says, it is 7,6 Liter inside.

[@RobertDIY]

About half, so about 3.8.

[@jesse5694]

Helpful as usual, thanks man. Like the fishing rods in the back.

[@RobertDIY]

you are welcome

[@ahmedalsamaray1173]

Hi Robert DIY Thanks a lot for this useful information my Volvo s70 turbo and I was driving it and my collar hose broken and all the fluid has been thrown out I bought a new hose and refill my transmission with transmission fluid every thing go fine but the engine RPM read at least 2500 until the gear shifted to second Do I damaged my transmission???

[@RobertDIY]

Probably.

[@ahmedalsamaray1173]

Robert DIY thanks a lot

[@cathyw225cw]

Thank you for sharing with us . I've learned a lot about my Volvo from watching your videos

[@RobertDIY]

Good deal. We need to talk about your transmission issue.

[@cathyw225cw]

@@RobertDIY yes I check the one under the hood that you told me to check and it comes up improper gear ratio so how do I fix that.

[@cathyw225cw]

I'm just thinking about selling it and buy me something else too. But I love my Volvo.

[@RobertDIY]

I understand. Does it have an OBD2 port?

[@cathyw225cw]

@@RobertDIY yes

[@Jame6999]

I will do my best to give a description. Remove your fresh air snorkel and beneath the coolant hose you will see a white plastic piece, this is the bleeder valve, on it is a cap that rotates in a 360 angle. I've seen some of your vids. so that description is sufficient since your well acquainted with your car, granted you have the bleeder valve. I don't have cam at the moment but in the meantime investigate for what i am referring to. Mine is leaking oil from that white valve.

[@kraftyw1999]

Robert, Completed round one of my transmission fluid change. Took out the drain plug and actually got a full four quarts drained from the transmission. I'm going to drive it 50-75 miles before I drain it again. Already I can tell it's shifting better. Do you think after the next two drains & refills it will shift even better? Thanks for all your help; your videos are amazing!

[@RobertDIY]

+kraftyw1999 Yes.

[@alexanderw49]

+kraftyw1999 Nah man I think you are done for.

[@morganvarner76]

As usual, best content on all of KZbin.

[@RobertDIY]

Glad you think so!

[@davehartnett146]

Hi Robert Great video and instructions Just a question Is there filter to change inside the gearbox?

[@RobertDIY]

No, If there was I would have mentioned it in the video.

[@RobertDIY]

Ok, I really do not know what you are referring to. Is the fluid transmission fluid or engine oil?

[@spookflyer]

Great video, thanks for the walk through; worked like a dream!

[@RobertDIY]

Sawyer Koops Good deal. I just completed the 3rd drain and fill on a car today.

[@blueresonantmonkey3188]

The Volvo God

[@RobertDIY]

Is that better or worse than being the god of sign spinning?

[@blueresonantmonkey3188]

@@RobertDIY may be equal because God spins signs too !!!!!1

[@RobertDIY]

🤣🤣🤣

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@markoshaughnessy8375]

yes it is a big job - too big to do in my driveway! I decided to have my mechanic do the work. thanks

[@ShadoWolfNightcores]

had to refill the transmission after replacing the CV halfshafts on my s70 (it had new fluid in it before the replacment :/ ) this was really useful liked and shared ^^

[@RobertDIY]

+ShadoWolf Nightcores ™ Thank you.

[@FeraNenem77]

Hey Robert, how goes it? Thanks for all the awesome videos! So I want to do this trans service on my 1996 850 T. Fluid is brown so... Question is, how do you feel about Valvoline Max life dex/merc ? It's supposed to be the equivalent of regular dexron 3. I see you use Walmart brand but Max life is only $5 more and has great reviews.

[@RobertDIY]

+Leandro Fonseca as long as it meets the type listed in the owners manual it should be fine. I'm about to put some in a guys car today.

[@FeraNenem77]

+Robert DIY hey Robert, yeah it's full synthetic and equivalent to dexron lll. Which one you using today? And when are you doing a northeast tour? Thanks again man, you Rock!

[@RobertDIY]

same max life.

[@mrfrankcastle083]

Leandro Fonseca I just helped a guy change my 2004 KIA Optima transmission (I've been working on my own car for almost 3 years, but couldn't do a transmission by myself). My man, for an extra $5 to make your transmission last longer...that's a no-brainer. Also, I learned about auxiliary coolers and inline filters-- got both, going to install them as soon as I can. The magnet in an inline filter catches more metal than the magnetic bolt in a trans pan-- very good upgrade and less than $30. My cooler was $50 at Advanced Auto but I had a $20-off-of-$50 coupon. Heat and metal will destroy your trans-- a cooler and inline filter will increase your trans life. I'm taking this KIA to 500k miles, God willing.

[@RobertDIY]

These cars do not have a radiator cap. You have to add coolant in the coolant reservoir on the right side of the motor. You should NEVER remove the cap when the car is warm/hot. Do it first thing in the morning or when the car is cold.

[@sgg032309]

Hi Robert,your video is great ! Now I have a question. Is the transmission fluid drain plug "washer(gasket)" the same with the oil drain plug? (18mx24mmx1.5m-Oil drain plug) or it's different . Do you have it's diameter ? Thank you !

[@RobertDIY]

+sgg032309 Same.

[@enot8888]

Hello, Robert.So on the Volvo 850 there is a filter in an automatic transmission? And whether there is a pallet in there? Do you have a video you like a fully automatic transmission is arranged? Thank you for all of the videos, they are very useful! Sorry for the error is Google translator :) I'm Russian! :)

[@RobertDIY]

+Enot 888 no filter. They have a magnet on the drain plug.

[@enot8888]

I'm just a lot of time to change the oil in the automatic transmission oil is still a pale pink

[@paulfrick2521]

In the video you said to turn the transmission fluid bolt clockwise to remove. Just verifying, it is backwards threaded?

[@RobertDIY]

Normal. I'll fix the video. Thanks

[@AwakeDude911]

Done this method on my 850 and my S70 and no slipping after ...if you drain the whole system and refill with new fluid your almost guaranteed to have that trans start slipping.....this method costs as of 10/29/15 about $40 with all fluids (x3) and the new washer 25(cents).if yours is brown its well used and time to change it ..it needs to be red looking but again if you don't change that brown stuff out it will slip (in time) and if you switch it out (it may ) slip if you get to crazy with the old trans and the new slippery fluid you put in. I had no issues with either cars and they had over 160K and I know the fluids were never changed out....

[@RobertDIY]

+AwakeDude911 Even though I replaced my trans with a used one 100,000 miles ago. I change the fluid with this method every 25,000 miles, because I tow stuff and do drive aggressive sometimes. Most people should do it every 50,000.

[@8maj]

Great explanation. Greetings from Poland

[@RobertDIY]

thanks for watching.

[@alexlevy322]

Hello Robert, great information. I recently bought a 2002 C70 Hardtop Coupe which appears to be showroom mint condition through and through. The Carfax report showed all services at the two dealers up to 126K miles that had the timing belt changed. I bought it at 143K and I want to change the transmission fluid, but I think it should be flushed to prevent problems. Would it be better to flush it? Or simply do the change you recommend in this video without changing the filter. Thanks in advance for taking the time to answer.

[@RobertDIY]

Yours has a filter?

[@alexlevy322]

@@RobertDIY I'll double-check in the morning. I'm new to learning about this specific c70 volvo model. I was watching another tuber and he indicated it was the same setup as a v70 fwd model.

[@lilyswan1284]

Thank you so much. That was really easy to follow / understand.

[@RobertDIY]

Lily Swan Glad it helped. Thanks for watching.

[@v8pilot]

Hello Robert, When you drain/refill as described, what color is the fluid that comes out? I ask because when I drain/refill my V90, putting in clear pink transmission fluid, the stuff that comes out is opaque brown, even after ten drain/refill cycles. (First time it was black as soot.) Only about two quarts comes out at each draining with my V90, but I calculate that only about 4% of the original oil now remains. I think I may now simply be washing sludge out of the sump of the transmission. For my own satisfaction, I'd like to see clear pink fluid come out when I drain. I am wondering if it would make sense to remove the transmission sump and clean it out.

[@RobertDIY]

+v8pilot You may want to check the specs in the owners manual. I'm pretty sure the system holds about 8 quarts or more. You can disconnect the line at the radiator and let it pump out fluid while you have the other line suck some in. Just make sure you add what is coming out and don't let the balance get to far off. Like add a quart after you drain a quart.

[@v8pilot]

+Robert DIY Thank you Robert. You are correct - the manual says the total fluid is 8.2 quarts. But, never having seen it done, I am nervous of disconnecting the line to the radiator with the engine running. I noticed if I put new fluid in, with the drain plug removed, what immediately drains out is murky. I think there may be a load of sludge in the pan that is slowly getting washed out. I have ordered a new transmission filter (which comes with a new pan gasket) and I plan to remove the sump and clean it. If my theory is right, after that, I should have clean oil in the transmission. I'll post a follow up when I have done it.

[@RobertDIY]

OK

[@v8pilot]

+Robert DIY Update: I ordered a new filter for my V90 transmission. It came together with replacement gasket for the pan. I removed the pan and the old filter. The pan had a significant amount of gray sludge in it that had not drained out despite my numerous fluid changes. I assume the sludge was metal (steel) powder. The pan had been sealed to the transmission with some kind of silicone goo - at the factory, I imagine. I carefully removed the old sealant from the rim of the pan, wiped out the pan until it was clean, and cleaned its magnets. Then I fitted the new filter, held in place by three bolts, I replaced the pan using the new gasket (not with sealant) and I topped the fluid up to the correct level. I am hoping that, after a couple more partial fluid changes, I'll now get pink fluid coming out when I put pink fluid in. I am assuming that my car's transmission had a hard life with its previous owner. The fluid was opaque black when I changed it and I can't beleive it is normal to have that much metallic sludge in the transmission. Having steel powder in the transmission fluid (if that is what it was) cannot be good. Steel powder does not seem likely to be a good lubricant for gears and bearings.

[@RobertDIY]

I agree. I usually get that stuff off of the plug of most of the cars I change the fluid in. I think it comes off of the pads between the gears.

[@willfry5331]

Hey Robert!! Do you really feel 50 to 100 miles necessary? Fluid pumps and circulates pretty quickly so I'd think after say a mile or two itd have cycled itself through the system quite a bit. Asking for a friend haha

[@RobertDIY]

LOL, Just trying to make sure the fluid is mixed up good.

[@titolindj]

Thank you !!! I needed to know how to check the level !! Super helpful video !

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@lotsoftorque3632]

Very informative. Thanks Robert

[@RobertDIY]

you are welcome.

[@EricPAINful]

Your videos are always very helpful, i have a 2000 volvo s70.. Is it the same process to change the fluid ? Because im not with my car right now but i do not remember even seeing a transmission stick under my hood

[@RobertDIY]

Eric Payne Should be the same.

[@aaronbowen997]

Robert DIY hey robert. I dont know how long its been since youve been on here but i am facing some very unusual issues with my car. I was wondering if you could contact me back about it. Im a very tech savvy person and im a mechanic myself, but my symptoms are very odd faced and unusual to even me.

[@RobertDIY]

So, what's up?

[@RONALMAXPOWER]

buey estimado Robert , como siempre de gran ayuda tus vídeos , me compre un V70 awd 1998 automatica , estemodelo lleva filtro ?

[@RobertDIY]

Sin filtro

[@RobertDIY]

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[@RONALMAXPOWER]

Muchas gracias Robert , usted es una gran persona . 🐯

[@mattc9299]

Robert, Did you do a video for actual the transmission change? I was able to swap an engine using your other videos. I have an opportunity to buy a V70 cheap with a transmission issue, luckily I have a good transmission from my (engine) donor car. Thanks! I posted a question on your website and didn't get a response....

[@RobertDIY]

+Matt C No I have not but if you watch the Texas tour video where we did a RMS, you'll see me pulling a transmission from an engine. Most people pull the transmission with the engine. All you have to do is pull the transmission cooler lines from the radiator, pull the axle, and lift it out with the engine.

[@krisschirmer-designerartis1933]

great and detailed information as always! just wonderful! a big thank you to you, robert! hugs kris

[@RobertDIY]

+kris schirmer - designer + artist thanks for watching.

[@krisschirmer-designerartis1933]

hi robert, do you have a youtube video about changing brake fluid? hugs kris

[@RobertDIY]

Yes I do.

[@RobertDIY]

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[@RobertDIY]

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[@emygdiocarlos8062]

Thank you very much for you sharing your knowledge! I am from Brazil. By the way, would you please let me know If the automatic trasmission of the Volvo 850 turbo is the same as the used Chevrolet Zafira? Thank you!

[@RobertDIY]

LOL, I have no idea.

[@sanjii95]

You are awesome Robert

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@driversviewofficial]

Hi Robert. Your video is very helpful, thanks. I must change transmission fluid on my 1997 V70 automatic, and now I know how to do it. I pass nearly 70.000 km with this fluid, is that too much ? After I watched several of your very helpful videos I subscribed to your channel. Greetings from Croatia .

[@mikloskiraly941]

Thanks. When I bought the fluid. They tried to sell me a filter.

[@RobertDIY]

miklos kiraly SMH

[@CameronStClair]

Thanks so much - really great video with super-easy to follow instructions. Greatly appreciated!

[@viniciusoliveira7825]

Hi Robert, thanks for the video. You told you used a regular cheap transmission fluid and it's dexron III. My 95 850's owner's manual says I should use dexron II. Is there a particular reason why you used dexron III, I mean, is it better than using the II or your manual just recommends it? Don't I need to worry about buying a expansive brand ATF? I was also thinking about changing the hydraulic steering fluid (manual recommends to use ATF there as well) and I found no video of yours about it. Would you recommend it? Thing is, I bought my car this year, it's always been owned by only one guy and though it has only 113k kilometers on it I thought I would be a good thing to replace all the fluids (engine oil, obviously, but also transmission fluid, hydraulic steering fluid and break fluid) and have my own control of it from now on.

[@RobertDIY]

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[@RobertDIY]

Wouldn't hurt to replace the power steering fluid.

[@viniciusoliveira7825]

Thanks for your answer. I'm gonna replace my atf with a dexron vi synthetic. Should I remove all the old fluid with a vaccum pump or can I do it by this method shown in the video? It doesn't seem right to mix the fluids, but I really don't know if its fine.

[@RobertDIY]

I always pull the drain plug.

[@viniciusoliveira7825]

Robert DIY that's how I'm doing it then. I thought the oils had very different structures, that's why I didn't want to mix, but they are very similar actually. thanks again

[@aleksandardjordjevic4704]

Respect Robert! Please for an opinion! Today I have a 4 automatic transmission on the V70. 1998 2.0T kicked out of the drive, before that I hit a hole! The car does not react to speeds, but to the return to -P- buzz! I think the gearbox is turning in place, and I hear a noise in the right wheel! Tell me your opinion! Thanks in advance and greetings from Serbia !

[@RobertDIY]

are the cv axles in?

[@aleksandardjordjevic4704]

The servis informed me today that due to the large play in the lovel control arm, clamp and homokinetic joint, the half-axle got out ! They didn t tell my from gearbox or tire ! Total cost parts and servis is 140euro. Thanks anyway !

[@ferrantepallas]

That's a great video, thank you. I've got an S40 year 2000, should I just drain and replace the transmission fluid (it has100,000 miles on it), or flush it as well?

[@RobertDIY]

Did you watch the video?

[@ferrantepallas]

@@RobertDIY yep, I did. I'll rephrase my question: would you NOT recommend that I bring it to a transmission place and have a proper complete flush and replacement because that might do damage? Currently the fluid looks okay.

[@darrinfaulkner8911]

Great information Robert as always.

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching

[@darrinfaulkner8911]

@@RobertDIY Absolutely Mr.Robert. Your videos has helped me to work on my 1997 960 Volvo sedan.I got 199,945,000 miles on my buddy and he still rides like a champ.The only down side is the major street damages in Atlanta going to and from work.It can put serious wear and tear on a vehicle😖...

[@RobertDIY]

I understand.

[@beastinitup2368]

Robert, thank you for your work! You seem to be the guy to ask. I have a 98 volvo c70 auto. When I first take off, my tranny occasionally will feel like it slips and then catches. Right when i get to about 5-10mph it will randomly slip then catch and keep going with no problem in all other gears. Does this sound like a particular failure in the tranny? Throttle load doesn't seem to make a difference. Any thoughts? I'm thinking of attempting a rebuild cause I'm worried of future problems

[@RobertDIY]

have you replaced the fluid?

[@RobertDIY]

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[@beastinitup2368]

Thank you for the response! I have not yet, though it doesn't look horrible. I'm doing that today and will update, just was curious if you could think of a failing component that may cause that kind of issue.

[@eddiejackson7626]

Hi Robert. Great video. I am not sure which fluid is in my V70 2000 Auto. Is it ok to use your method with synthetic fluid as may be mixing fluid types?. Thanks again

[@RobertDIY]

Be careful with that transmission. Use what is recommended or go get the Volvo stuff.

[@eddiejackson7626]

Will do thanks again

[@Aabohax]

Robert you are the man

[@RobertDIY]

thanks

[@RobertDIY]

Renzo, I can not reply to your message, you must have some setting turned off/on in your account.

[@RobertDIY]

Robert DIY Did you search, Google the code?

[@mds2465]

Robert DIY I personal messaged him. I don't think he's aware of his privacy settings.

[@RobertDIY]

I did. I get so many of those.

[@mds2465]

Yeah more of a pain than anything

[@jpacostag]

Robert great videos, just a question I have a volvo 850 turbo 1994 and I want to know if there is a filter for the automatic transmission and if I could replace it. Many thanks.

[@RobertDIY]

None

[@caparad]

Hi Robert, What are your thoughts of a complete flush vs. a drain and fill on these older high mileage 850s? My transmission fluid on my '95 850 is very dark at the moment and I'm not sure the previous owners ever changed this. I've done some reading and some mechanics say that you can 'shock' an older transmission by doing a complete flush. What do you recommend?

[@RobertDIY]

As advised in the video, drain and fill.

[@MrStingraybernard]

Great video !!

[@gonzalobaigorria3161]

Bob ga, do you have a video of the 850 95 automatic gear box filter replacement?

[@RobertDIY]

+Gonzalo Baigorria They do NOT have a filter.

[@MrClean750]

Hey Robert! Great video. Question, I bought a 04 s60 with 218,000 miles. Trans fluid has never been changed. If I change the fluid now that it has been so long can it do any damage to the trans? Should I just drain it at the plug where it drains 3 and 1/2 quarts and then wait a month or so before I change it again? What would you recommend? Thanks

[@RobertDIY]

+Jeff Jozel same for all.

[@MrClean750]

+Robert DIY ok thanks... Makes sense.. I will try it the way you did it in the video.

[@DreKnowsKicks]

Sounds good I will try this, this weekend thanks so much for your great input and educational videos man... @Robert

[@RobertDIY]

Dre_2003 Thanks for watching.

[@EricK-ik6rb]

Hi Robert. Curious your thought on a drain & fill vs dropping the pan to replace the pan gasket and inspect filter. ((Driving a 93 940 with 228k) Not sure if/when trans fluid has been changed. The wagon runs a bit inconsistently with low power lately and slow shifting

[@RobertDIY]

+Eric K Most mechanics that work with these actually suck the fluid out of the transmission dip stick and add back with they vacuum out.

[@jmh033089]

I have a few issues right now with my trans. One my shifter is broke allows me to shit with out pressing the brake. The button one the shifter when I first got the car was able to be depressed didn't matter o shift out of gear tho,now the button is stuck and will not let me press it at all. The trans is now slipping or hard shifting is more like it. My fluid has gone from red to,like you said dirty pond water. The fuild is also some how over the levels hold or cold. What do you recommend out her then changing the whole shifter gear box, I will be doing that shortly. Thanks Robert you have been a huge help. I hope to start a new job soon have two coming up, when I do I have to throw you some money, you have given me great advise, my only wish is that you would travel to Chicago, IL to help me with all this. Lmao What would that cost. Lmao

[@RobertDIY]

John Hamilton Hey John, a bad radiator can cause coolant to seep into the trans. That would explain the fluid level raise, color change and change of shifting habits.

[@jmh033089]

Robert DIY great it's going to be even more money.

[@RobertDIY]

I found a good rad in the junk yard for $50.

[@jmh033089]

Robert DIY there is no telling if they are good by looking at them,I know they have a 90 day return. But I don't have the time, plus I will pay the extra money for a life time warranty, since I plan on keeping this car till it blows up Lmao.

[@RobertDIY]

LOL, I'm going to keep mine past the time it blows up. Not sure if I'm going to sell it at 500,000 miles or 1,000,000 miles.

[@calidazze8283]

great video Robert. thanks

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@turmasable]

Thanks ,so easy change after this video !!!

[@RobertDIY]

Urmas Tokhvre Thanks for watching.