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ATF Change for S40


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#1
cheuman

Posted 02 January 2005 - 05:01 PM

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According to the S40 (PhaseII 2002 model) owner manual, there is no need
to change the ATF for life. I have some doubt about this. Can anyone
advise should I change the ATF regularly for S40 5-speed auto? What should
be the change interval? and can I just change half the capacity of the
fluid i.e. 4 litre will do?

I know that the ATF for Volvo 5-speed AT is very expensive!

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kaminski

Posted 02 January 2005 - 09:05 PM

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cheuman...I wouldn't go with what your manual says..its important that
you change your ATF on a regular basis...have a look at this link,it has
some Transmission Fluids FAQShy

http://kaminski.iwarp.com/catalog.html

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SA6

Posted 03 January 2005 - 08:49 AM

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All automatic transmission require to have their oil change !!!! where got
such thing as no need to change oil for life !!!??? check what type of ATF
uses in your S40 than change it lar. You will feel a smoother gear shift
once your ATF change, try it won't harm your car... "Volvo For Life"
not "No oil change for Life"...got it Big Smile

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glock19

Posted 03 January 2005 - 09:08 AM

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Like that Volvo kaya lah - from the sale of refurbished g/box, unless
yours is manual ?

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eddievh

Posted 03 January 2005 - 02:44 PM

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Make sure you use the correct fluid,using wrong fluid is more harm than
never change it at all. S40 uses what transmission? ZF or AW?

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cheuman

Posted 07 January 2005 - 04:02 PM

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Volvo use different grade of AT for Volvo 4-speed AT & 5-speed AT. S40 5-
speed AT uses synthetic blend ATF. Question is what is the change interval
for synthetic ATF (for half replacement 4litre & complete drain 8 litre)?

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vol940

Posted 09 January 2005 - 03:20 PM

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Hi all,

I am new comer on this forum,

How much the cost volvo synthetic ATF ?.

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cheuman

Posted 10 January 2005 - 05:32 PM

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Thhe cost of volvo synthetic ATF is SG$160 per 4 litre. Close to RM400 for
4 litre.

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vol940

Posted 11 January 2005 - 08:11 PM

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cheuman,

Thanks for your info.

Are you always using that ori ATF oil ?, seems that very costly.

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cheuman

Posted 14 January 2005 - 11:32 AM

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for Volvo I will not compromise on the quality engine oil and ATF. The
cost of repair is just not worth it for using compatible products.
I just wonder what is the recommended ATF change interval (for half
replacement and full drain).