Transmission fluid

Hello,

It says there is a dipstick that must be used. Here is a guide that will give you an idea of what to look for when doing the job and below is how it is done on your car:

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Fluid Types

Automatic Transmission Fluid .................... JWS 3309

Capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid

AW5 or AW55-51 Transmission .................... 7.6 US qts. (7.2 liters)

TF-80SC Transmission .................... 7.4 US qts. (7.0 liters)

Check out the diagrams (below) Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Park the car on a level surface apply the parking brake let the engine idle move the gear selector lever to position P, select each gear position, stopping for five seconds in each position move the gear selector lever to position P.
Note: Wait two minutes before checking the level.

Note: Cars with Geartronic gear selector assemblies: P-R-N-D-Man. Do not shift up in the manual positions.
Cars with conventional gear selector assemblies: P-R-N-D-3-2-1. Stop for five seconds in each position.

To add fluid check image.

Transmission dipstick is located towards the front of the transmission way down at the bottom. You may need to gently push the lower radiator hose to the side to see the dipstick handle. Engine must be warm but do not get it too hot under there or you will not be able to get your hand down there to pull the dipstick out.

Transmission fluid, replacing

Warning! Avoid skin contact with the transmission fluid.

Note! Use only transmission oil, Volvo P/N 116 1540-8 (1 liter container), 116 1640-6 (4 liter container).

Conditions

The oil should be replaced only in the two following instances:
Where diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) TCM 0042 and TCM 0046 are stored, in which case the diagnostic function activates the warning lamp in the following circumstances.
The transmission control module (TCM) receives data about the operating temperature of the transmission fluid while the car is being driven. TCM 0042 is stored after an accumulated amount of time.
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) TCM 0046 is stored if the transmission fluid temperature exceeds 150°C for more than two minutes.
In cars used in continuous taxi service or used for towing a trailer or caravan for most of its mileage, the oil must be replaced at a service interval of 75, 000 km ±5000 km. This is to conform to the regular service program.

Warning! The oil may be very hot if the car has just been driven. Avoid skin contact.

Draining

Remove:
the splash guard under the engine
the oil plug. Drain the transmission oil.
Installing the oil plug
Use a new gasket.
Tighten the plug. Tighten to 40 Nm.
Install the protective cover.

Draining oil

Remove the return hose on the control system cover.
Install a plastic plug in the connection on the cover.
Detach the return hose in the cooler. Align the hose upwards and reconnect it to the cooler.
Install a transparent plastic hose on the oil return hose connection.
Place a container beneath the hose to catch the oil.

Refilling
Apply the parking brake. Move the gear selector lever to position P.
Fill with approximately 2 liters of oil.
Start the engine. Allow the engine to idle.
Turn the engine off when air bubbles start to become visible in the hose.
Fill with approximately 2 liters of oil.
Start the engine again and let it idle.
Turn the engine off when air bubbles start to become visible in the hose.
Remove the hose from the oil cooler hose. Detach it from the connection to the cooler. Install the hose in the normal position on the cooler and the transmission.

Further filling
Fill with approximately 2 liters of oil.
Apply the parking brake.
Start the engine. Allow the engine to idle. Move the gear selector through all the gear positions. Wait 4-5 seconds in each gear.

Checking the oil level
See Oil level, checking See: Service and RepairProceduresChecking Oil Level.
The capacity of the transmission is 7.1±0.25 liters. (MAX, MIN).

5. Transmission input speed sensor.
6. Oil temperature sensor.
7. Transmission output speed sensor.
8. Gear-shift position sensor
9. Pressure sensor, lock-up function.

It looks like it sucks the fluid in and that is it. 7.1 liters.

What size engine do you have? If it is a five cylinder then the dipstick is located towards the front of the transmission but you may need to remove the air tube going into the air filter box and is below the turbo pipe cooler hose. It is hard to reach in there and it gets very hot down there.

Is this an all wheel drive vehicle? Also, you mentioned it feels like the parking brake is on? So when you try and accelerate your vehicle will not move or do you feel like the rear tires are dragging? Or does your RPM go really high as if you were in neutral?

Note: Carry out the check at an oil temperature of +80°C. Select the digital display parameter. Select the parameter for the gearbox oil temperature.

Preparing to check the oil level
Park the car on a level surface.
Apply the hand brake.
Apply the foot brake.
Let the engine idle.
Move the gear selector lever to position P.

Move the gear selector through all positions. Wait in each position for approximately three seconds
Move gear selector to position P and wait approximately two minutes before checking the oil level.
The dipstick must be pushed down as far as possible into the dipstick tube.

Caution: Wipe the dipstick with a nylon cloth or similar. Do not use a cloth which may leave fluff or threads.