2000 Volvo S70 Automatic Transmission . 80,000 miles


Here is the problem:

-from a stop, it sometimes lunges when i step on the gas pedal

-when stopping at a red light for example, as the automatic trans downshifts into 1st, The engine almost dies out, then revs back up. (i can feel it speed up as my foot is on the brake) .

-Sometimes when put into reverse, it jolts into gear.

-And It seems like it may be idling a bit fast.



Is this all related? Does it sound like the tranny fluid is low? Or possibly a broken seal on the tranny where it may be losing pressure?

Aamco quoted me $580 to remove and inspect it, and possibly $1800-$2700 to replace it with a re-manufactured transmission.


I just bought this car used a month ago.

Please, any information will help.

 

I would flush the fluid and see from there.

 

You replied to another post i had about the car shutting off, when stopping really fast because of the throttle body being dirty. Could this be related to the problems i listed above.

thanks very much. this is an invaluable service you are providing. Thankyou

 

That is possible as well.
You might want to try to cover both ends and clean throttle body and flush the tranny.