XC90 L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2 (2004)
Take account of the temperature when topping up with oil. See Preparing to check the oil level.
High level (overfilling)
Warning! The oil may be very hot if the car has just been driven. Avoid skin contact with transmission fluid.
Warning! The transmission must not be operated if the oil level is too high. This can cause increased operating temperatures and oil leakage.
Drain off oil
Undo the drain plug.
Allow some of the oil to drain out and reinstall the plug. Tighten to 40 Nm.
Check the level taking account of the temperature. See Conditions, Preparing to check the oil level and Move the gear selector through all positions.
Wait in each position for approximately 3Â seconds.
The oil can also be sucked out through the dipstick pipe using an oil suction syringe with a narrow gauge hose.
Note! Strict cleanliness is important.
Oil Grade, Checking
Oil grade, checking
Check the oil
Warning! Avoid skin contact with the oil.
Note! Use only transmission oil, Volvo part no. 116 1540-8 (1 liter), 116 1640-6 (4 liters).
Check the oil. Take a sample with the dipstick.
Is the oil discolored or does it smell burnt?
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Check if diagnostic trouble code TCM-0042, TCM-0046 is stored.
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Also troubleshoot the transmission according to code TCM-0046.
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When changing the oil. See Transmission fluid, replacing See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Transmission Fluid, Replacing.
Is there coolant in the oil (oil grey-colored)?
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Check the transmission for coolant, see Checking for coolant in the oil, TF-80SC AWD, AW50/51 AWD See: Testing and Inspection/Component
Tests and General Diagnostics/Checking for Coolant in the Oil
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Determine the cause why there is coolant in the oil.
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Replace the gearbox.
FWD
For gasoline engines see Transmission, removing See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement and Transmission, installing See: Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement.
AWD
For gasoline engines see Transmission, removing See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement and Transmission, installing See: Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement.