Volvo 850 2.5 GL wagon. 1996. 180,000 km. No problems with ATM so far, and the fluid level is good (I checked using the detailed instructions I found on a Volvo enthusiast's Youtube channel, which involved running the car until warm, going through the gears 5 seconds each etc before checking the level) The oil colour is gold and not burned or smelling.

In last 2 months I have noticed sometimes when in reverse the traction slips with a mild jerk. This happens when there is a bit of power added as when I am reversing out of our driveway which slopes upwards (ie reversing up a hill). No problems when reversing on the flat.

I live in a Pacific islands country with no Volvo dealer. Is this a sign the car is on the way out?

 

Have you done a visual check for torn motor mounts or transmission mounts? Any other symptoms - ie clunks etc?

 

Thanks, I'll do that when I get a chance and refer back. Might have to ask someone with a lift. The symptom is slipping - ie the drive power to the wheels "slips". This causes a jerk

 

hmmm. One other thought is to run the shifter from P to Lo about 20x to see if you can clean off the PNP switch contacts - (a long shot but can't hurt to try).

 

OK will do that, thanks a lot. I'll need to ask a workshop to check the mounts.