2001 S60 TRANSMISSION ADVICE
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2001 S60 TRANSMISSION ADVICE
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
#3
Hello. As far as the fluid, I think the "Volvo fluid" that the dealer wants to sell you is 3309 in a Volvo container. I just bought some Mobil 3309 from AVLubricants and I'm going to flush it myself. About half price compared to what the dealership wants.
http://avlube.com/mobilatf3309.html
My car has just started to shift harshly after it has warmed up so I'm just going to do it and see what happens.
http://avlube.com/mobilatf3309.html
My car has just started to shift harshly after it has warmed up so I'm just going to do it and see what happens.
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I have an '01 S60 2.4 T. I just changed the fluid @ 89,300 mi using the same link as JP suggested. I also bought the hose kit and a funnel from ipd. My car was shifting harshly and the shifting has improved. My Transmission Service light was on and is now off. My car isn't shifting 100% and seems to get worse with the a/c on or when the temperature is hotter outside.
I did the full replacement process and have noticed a great difference. I plan to get the software upgrade next for the "Neutral on stop" function.
I did the full replacement process and have noticed a great difference. I plan to get the software upgrade next for the "Neutral on stop" function.
#5
I have an '01 S60 2.4 T. I just changed the fluid @ 89,300 mi using the same link as JP suggested. I also bought the hose kit and a funnel from ipd. My car was shifting harshly and the shifting has improved. My Transmission Service light was on and is now off. My car isn't shifting 100% and seems to get worse with the a/c on or when the temperature is hotter outside.
I did the full replacement process and have noticed a great difference. I plan to get the software upgrade next for the "Neutral on stop" function.
I did the full replacement process and have noticed a great difference. I plan to get the software upgrade next for the "Neutral on stop" function.
Anyway, I'm glad I can relate to the problem you were having. Mine also seemed to get worse during a lot of stop & go, or just after it got really hot. Now it doesn't do it at all. I even tested it for about 45 minutes driving slowly around neighborhoods, then back in the city and it was smooth all the way.
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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
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