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Automatic transmission confusion.... Dextron or JWS 3309?33

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Old 08-17-2010, 07:40 AM
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Default Automatic transmission confusion.... Dextron or JWS 3309?33

Hi,

I am mightily confused by a conflict between the owner's manual and what I read online.

I have a 2001 S40 2.0T. I am pretty sure it has the 5 speed automatic transmission (the floor says: low, 3, 4, drive). Which what I read, and from matching with the mobil site ( http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/) I should use jws 3309.

It says her the 4 speed was replaced by the 5 speed in 2001
http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Overvie...-2001-S40.html

The owners manual says Dextron-Mercron
http://apps.volvocars.us/ownersdocs/...0_09.htm#pg122
This same document describes the transmission as a 4 speed.

What do I use? Do I have a 4 or 5 speed transmission??

I already have the mobil 9903 ATF. Should I use it?
 
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Old 08-17-2010, 08:12 AM
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Default I love this part of the owners manual

Power transmission

Automatic transmission: AW 50-50

4speed automatic electronically controlled gearbox comprising a hydraulic torque converter with a lockup function; planetary gear, integrated final drive.

Operation via a floor mounted gear selector lever. Drive shafts with symmetrical joint location. Overdrive.

Final drive ratio 2.76:1

Reduction ratios

1st gear 4.77:1

2nd gear 2.99:1

3rd gear 1.96:1

4th gear 1.32:1

5th gear 1.02:1

Reverse 3.23:1
 
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Old 08-17-2010, 09:42 PM
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The answer for your question is in threre:
The owners manual says Dextron-Mercron
http://apps.volvocars.us/ownersdocs/...0_09.htm#pg122
This same document describes the transmission as a 4 speed.
Seems that you got a wrong manual for your car.
 
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