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[dimka18]

hey guys, i got a 95 volvo 840 t5r with 130k miles and i was wondering what kind of transmission oil would be best to put in my tranny? and also can i put in some lucas?

volvo 850 t5r** sorry made a mistake!

[BananaRep]

Do a search. This has been discussed many times.

[laird]

BananaRep, on 29 October 2009 - 11:29 AM, said:

Do a search. This has been discussed many times.

Because it is easier to tell him to do a search than just answer the question? Maybe you don't know yourself.

You just need your basic Dexron/Mercon. Get three gallons of you favorite brand and your set. I am assuming you have a flush kit.

[Oreo931]

I use Mobil 1 synthetic trans fluid with great results.

[dimka18]

laird, on 29 October 2009 - 01:41 PM, said:

Because it is easier to tell him to do a search than just answer the question? Maybe you don't know yourself.

You just need your basic Dexron/Mercon. Get three gallons of you favorite brand and your set. I am assuming you have a flush kit.

No, i dont have a flush kit! but i changed the oil 2 times already in the past 4 days with cheap oil so i can clean the tranny a bit! and know i want to put in some good oil!

[msm15]

you also may want to consider drain and filling the fluid a few times before you flush the system this way you get a a gallon out at a time. Why are you changing the tranny fluid - just regular maintenance ?

[BananaRep]

laird, on 29 October 2009 - 01:41 PM, said:

Because it is easier to tell him to do a search than just answer the question? Maybe you don't know yourself.

No because it has been discussed many times. What do you think the search button is for? there is also a thread on how to search.

[(n)A-GAME]

BananaRep, on 30 October 2009 - 12:13 AM, said:

No because it has been discussed many times. What do you think the search button is for? there is also a thread on how to search.

BananaRep, on 29 October 2009 - 11:41 AM, said:

Do the S60/V70s also have the problem with the dash, with the tabs braking?

Pot calling the kettle black much?

[BananaRep]

Ok moron. I didn't start a thread to post that question to begin with.

[Cal3thousand]

BananaRep, on 30 October 2009 - 01:22 AM, said:

Ok moron. I didn't start a thread to post that question to begin with.

3 of your 34 posts have been pointless and have dirtied this thread.

Back on topic:

OP, I had the same issue back in '03. I started flushing my fluid whenever it looked bad enough and my tranny has been happy ever since. Its still strong and the only reason I haven't gotten too serious about a manual swap.

Same with Adam, I've started using Mobil 1 and the fluid holds up a lot longer and stays clear longer. For a kit, all you need is some 5/8" (iirc) clear hose you can get at Home Depot and a bucket. Detach the top tranny cooler line and stick the clear hose on the tranny hose and zip tie. Route the hose to a bucket that you put next to you so you can monitor it. Start the car and watch the fluid flow. As soon as you see bubbles in the hose, shut off the car and add the same amount of fluid you got out back in tube. Start with 3 qts of regular ATF then move onto the Mobil 1. Keep doing to pump and fill until you see clear fluid come out. Do it until about 3 qts of the clear stuff comes out ( the cheap stuff you started with). After your last top up, reconnect the hose to the cooler, shift your car through the ranges while running and check fluid levels. (Oh, in addition, some like to drain the pan first, but since I pulled fluid out of there right away and used extra dino ATF, i didn't bother)