S40 L4-1.9L Turbo VIN 29 B4204T3 (2001)
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Removal and Replacement
Oil, changing
Note! Oil grade:Only automatic transmission fluid, Volvo P/N 1161540-8 (1 liter containers) may be used.
Warning! Avoid skin contact with the transmission fluid.
Warning! The oil may be very hot if the car has just been driven.
Draining
Conditions for changing
The oil should be replaced only in the two following instances:
Where diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) TCM 0042 and TCM 0046 are stored, in which case the diagnostic function activates the warning lamp in the
following circumstances.
The transmission control module (TCM) receives data about the operating temperature of the transmission fluid while the car is being driven. TCM 0042
is stored after an accumulated amount of time.
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) TCM 0046 is stored if the transmission fluid temperature exceeds 150° C for more than two minutes.
In cars used in continuous taxi service or used for towing a trailer or caravan for most of its mileage, the oil must be replaced at a service interval of 75
000 km ± 5000 km. This is to conform to the regular service program.
Draining the transmission
Warning! Avoid skin contact with the transmission fluid.
Warning! The oil may be very hot if the car has just been driven.
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Remove the drain plug. Drain the oil from the transmission
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Install the oil drain plug. Use a new sealing ring
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Torque: 40 Nm.
Draining the oil cooler
