Volvo AWD XC Forum

Howdy,

I've been thinking lately about the fluids in my car. What's the complete list of fluids to keep up with? Just thought it would be nice to have this all in one place as I'd like to systematically replace them with new. Have had my used '03 for almost a year and get the feeling that I should take care of this stuff. Also, what type of fluid to use for each. BTW- I have of course been changing my crankcase oil :) A little TOO often if you ask me. Third party warranty..

-coolant,
-crankcase,
-bevel gear,
-transmission,
-brakes,
-steering,
-transfercase,
-rear differential,
..
..

What am I missing?

Thanks!!

Yaleh.

Here is a complete listing for you on your vehicle provided that it is this engine. Let me know otherwise.

See below.(if you are interested in anything here, let me know and I can help you out.) My zo#531585 when referencing Amsoil products.

1998 VOLVO V70 2.4L 5-cyl Engine Code ⏄] B5254T Turbo

FILTERS
Oil Filter: EAO41 Absolute Efficiency Oil Filter: Ώ]
Oil Filter: HU819X MANN Oil Filter
Oil Filter: W917 MANN Oil Filter
Air Filter: EAA209 Absolute Efficiency Air Filter
Air Filter: C35148 MANN Air Filter
Fuel Filter: WK849 MANN Fuel Filter
Cabin Filter: CU2650 MANN Cabin Air Filter

1. Spin-on


LUBRICANTS & FLUIDS
Engine Oil
Grade 1......API*
SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Signature Series Oil
SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil
SAE 5W-30 XL Synthetic Motor Oil
Below 86°F......5W-30Ώ]
Automatic Transmission,AW50-42LE.....AF3
Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid
Torque-Drive™ Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATD)
Automatic Transmission,AW42AWD.....AF3
Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid
Torque-Drive™ Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATD)
Standard Differential, Rear .....GL-5
Below -10°C......80W-90, 80W
SAE 80W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube
Severe Gear 75W-90
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube
Severe Gear 75W-110
Controlled Slip Differential, Rear .....GL-5*
Below -10°C......80W-90, 80W
SAE 80W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube
Severe Gear 75W-90
Severe Gear 75W-110
Controlled Slip Differential, Rear .....GL-5*
Above -10°C......80W-90, 90
SAE 80W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube
Severe Gear 75W-90
Severe Gear 75W-110
Standard Differential, Rear .....GL-5
Above -10°C......80W-90, 90
SAE 80W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube
Severe Gear 75W-90
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube
Severe Gear 75W-110
Transfer Case,AWD Bevel Gear.....GLSΐ]
No AMSOIL Product Recommendation
Fluids
Power Steering Fluid.....PS
AMSOIL Universal Synthetic Power Steering Fluid
Brake Fluid.....HBH
Series 600 DOT 4 Racing Brake Fluid
Clutch Fluid.....HBH
Series 600 DOT 4 Racing Brake Fluid

1. Synthetic SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40 oils are recommended for
driving in extreme temperatures (hot or cold), when towing
a trailer over long distances, and when driving in
mountainous areas.
2. Volvo part no. 1161513-5

CHASSIS LUBRICATION
0 Fittings, 0 Plugs

CAPACITIES
Engine, ATwith filter..........6.1 quartsΏ]
Engine, MTwith filter..........5.6 quartsΏ]
Cooling System, Initial Fill..........Not Available
AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant
Automatic Transmission, AW50-42LE Initial Fill..........3.2 quarts
Automatic Transmission, AW42AWD Initial Fill..........3.2 quarts
Automatic Transmission, Total Fill
4 speed AW50-42LE..........8.1 quarts
4 speed AW42AWD..........8.1 quarts
Manual Transmission, M56..........4.4 pints
Differential, Rear..........3.0 pints
Transfer Case,AWD Bevel Gear..........1.7 pints

1. After refill check oil level.

TORQUES
Oil Drain Plug.....26 ft-lbs
Manual Transmission
Fill Plug.....27 ft-lbs
Drain Plug.....27 ft-lbs

SERVICE INTERVAL
AMSOIL Product Recommendation and Drain Interval Guide (g1490)

I don't have one of the newer p2 cars, but I can help you out a bit in terms of what I know about the recommended fluids for my slightly older brick.

-coolant - aluminum rated seems to be the big issue, though it also seems that it's not hard to find aluminum rated coolant at the local hardware place. Volvo is the best, but I'm told GM Dex-cool is fine, and that is what I have in mine right now. I am going to be doing my timing belt this spring and am considering replacing with Volvo coolant, but it is expensive. Change every 2 years.

-crankcase - oil as rated by the little graph in your user's manual. Normally 10W-30 unless it's really cold (-10C) then 5W-30. Synthetic is best, but dino & blends are fine if your intervals are smaller. Volvo/Mann filters are best, but others are usually fine too.

-bevel gear - (only if you have AWD) for my car : http://www.brickboard.com/AWD/volvo/1311206/V70/awd_bevel_gear_oil.html in short: Fully Synthetic, 75W-90 GL-5. Very expensive from the dealer, but you should be able to find this elsewhere. You might need to call Volvo to find out what yours is, but I think the bevel gears are the same.... Change every 50k miles?


-transmission - My car's 4-speed takes regular DEXRON III ATF, synthetic is best. Yours takes synthetic 3309 or Toyota fluid (I think it's called T-IV).
Change every 75k miles?/5 years.

-brakes - Mine takes DOT 4+. Change every two years.

-steering - mine takes regular DEXRON III ATF (synthetic is best) or synthetic power steering fluid.

-transfercase - not sure what you're referring to

-rear differential - (only if you have AWD) I'm not sure about this, though we discussed it here: AWD Rear Diff Fluid Change? Basically I think the bevel gear oil would be fine, but Klaus suggested the oil is cheaper at the dealer, so maybe a GL-4 oil instead. I've been meaning to look up the rear-diff fluid change specs for the 940/960/S90 because my car uses the rear end out of one of those cars. I don't know about the rear end in yours. Change interval? 200k? 10 years? ??

I think that's it.
--
1998 V70 AWD Turbo 190k+

Thanks for the info jadnhm.

I might be using incorrect terminology, but I meant the awd haldex unit I guess.

I'm still trying to get a picture of the drivetrain.

I now think I understand? it goes this way:
motor->
transmission (includes driver side front axle)->
bevel/angle gear (includes passenger side front axle and output to rear train->
haldex->
rear differential.

So in saying transfercase I meant Haldex.

p2 power steering is for sure synthetic.

p2 transmission is that 3309 stuff.



Thanks

You'll need to get someone with a Haynes manual or VADIS (or call Volvo?) to find out what fluid goes into the haldex system.

The early AWD system used a viscous clutch, and the fluid cannot be easily changed in these units as they are sealed (welded).