1988 Volvo 245DL suggest transmission oil

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Old 12-08-2014, 03:22 PM
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Hello,
I own 1988 Volvo 245DL with AW70 transmission.
I've been using before Mobil 1 ATF Synthetic Fluid.
About to do full transmission flush and add additives.
Can someone suggest specific brands and types please?
 
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Old 12-08-2014, 05:09 PM
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I've been using Castrol Transmax Import (formerly Multi-Import) ATF, which is specified for late model Toyotas and such. The AW70 is a Toyota transmission, same as used on a wide range of RWD toyotas in the mid 80s to mid 90s, including a lot 2x4 pickups, turbo supras, etc. spec sheet: http://msdspds.castrol.com/bpglis/FusionPDS.nsf/Files/064FD5179C8D0FFD80257AA90053687A/$File/Castrol%20Transmax%20Import%20MV%20_03521_.pdf

its also widely available.

But, really, any decent brand name Dex/Merc III should be fine. I don't use additives, IMHO, they are snake oil.
 
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Old 12-08-2014, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by pierce
I've been using Castrol Transmax Import (formerly Multi-Import) ATF, which is specified for late model Toyotas and such. The AW70 is a Toyota transmission, same as used on a wide range of RWD toyotas in the mid 80s to mid 90s, including a lot 2x4 pickups, turbo supras, etc. spec sheet: http://msdspds.castrol.com/bpglis/FusionPDS.nsf/Files/064FD5179C8D0FFD80257AA90053687A/$File/Castrol%20Transmax%20Import%20MV%20_03521_.pdf

its also widely available.

But, really, any decent brand name Dex/Merc III should be fine. I don't use additives, IMHO, they are snake oil.
Thank you!!!
I will use additives probably since a lot of other people saying they help to clean. Looking at Lucas transmission additive. If you remember we talked in different thread about my OD transmission problem.
 
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Old 12-08-2014, 07:17 PM
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ATF's are already full of additives as part of their formula, and are very good at cleaning things.
 
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