After using the search feature on this forum and reading all 12 pages about S60 automatic Transmissions I learned alot of valuable information. I have a 2001 S60 2.4tw/ 163000 miles on it. I have been told the fluid is dark by Volvo as well as my mechanic. Nothing was mentioned about a burnt smell, or any upgrade. I am confused about the fluid to use Mobil 3309 or Volvo brand. Also I have had no problems but I have no idea about whether or not the fluid has been changed on recommended intervals or ever.The car seems to accelerate and change gears just fine. I would like a little further information about something i read in one of the posts about what happens when the car is at a stop going into neutral. I have not noticed this. I have been told not to mess with it by my mechanic because it will just stir up the gunk and maybe cause problems. Should I do as they say "don't fix it if it isn't broke" or do you recommend a flush and fill or a drain and fill. Last but not least. What is the part number for the 2001 S60 2.4t tranny if I should ever need one? Is it a Aisin-Warner. Thanks everyone. Fred

 

Hey there. I just bought a '01 S60 with 92k on it. I would do a flush to get all the old fluid out and probably use what Volvo recommends. Just before I bought mine(from a Volvo mechanic) he did the tranny, coils, plugs, cab filter, brakes, align., and changed the tranny progarmming which keeps the car in gear on stops. He said that sometimes they would "bang" a little bit when accelerating. I also took it in to the Volvo dealer and had the daytime running lights turned off(my preference). It's encouraging to see your mileage with no tranny problems, Do you have the Geartronic? I believe we probably have pretty much the same car. Are you the original owner?