MadeInJapan Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 Okay girls. Here's the situation.I know I can do the tranny flush myself but I have had great service in the past on both our old 850 and current S70 by this shop that's just down the road from my house. They have a T-tech ATF flushing machine that they hook up to the tranny lines and it does the whole ATF flush procedure on its own. There's no guessing and you see the old fluid come out and new fluid take its place. I like the procedure because it's quick and I don't have to get someone to help me and I stay clean...also the charge is like $45 for this, so it's reasonable.Problem is that they can't find a coupler that will fit the lines of the P2 Volvos, namely our '04 V70. I have already purchased a case of the Mobil-3309 ATF and it's sitting in my garage.If anyone knows if there is a coupler that is sold for the T-tech machine or knows the diameter of the tranny lines that the machine hooks up to, it would be a great help. I could let them know the diameter and I'm thinking they could gets a generic coupler. Btw, I think that the line from the cooler and line into the transmission would be two different sizes. Wouldn't even mind buying the part(s) myself so that I would have it on hand.Please respond and let me know or post your other suggestions.Why don't I do this myself? I could and may have to if this issue isn't resolved, so don't just post- "Do it yourself."I'm trying to avoid that at the moment. Regards,MIJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jl2 Posted October 16, 2006 Report Share Posted October 16, 2006 I would encourage you to do the A/T flush yourself. I just did mine a few weeks ago; it's quite easy. However, since all you need to do the job is a piece of clear tubing, is there some way your mechanic could just clamp the tube (make his own temporary coupler) into his machine at some point using radiator hose clamps or the like? Perhaps you could jerry-rig something usimng clamps, tubing, and hose reducers, commonly found in hardware stores and give it to him? Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadeInJapan Posted October 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 I would encourage you to do the A/T flush yourself. I just did mine a few weeks ago; it's quite easy. However, since all you need to do the job is a piece of clear tubing, is there some way your mechanic could just clamp the tube (make his own temporary coupler) into his machine at some point using radiator hose clamps or the like? Perhaps you could jerry-rig something usimng clamps, tubing, and hose reducers, commonly found in hardware stores and give it to him? Good luck.Jl2, good answer! I'll go look at his setup and see what pieces I need. I'll try to rig something and keep it with me for future flushes too. Okay...some debate over which hose to drain from...top or bottom when doing it yourself. VADIS says top and to put a blastic stopper in the part the hose goes into the tranny. In otherwords, you take the top hose off from the tranny and use it to drain the ATF as you refill through the dipstick. The top of the tranny, if you don't put a plug in it, will leak out tranny fluid...strange, but how are others doing it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfishing3 Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 i just had the dealer do it for an absurd amount of money.<weak skillz>mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadeInJapan Posted October 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 i just had the dealer do it for an absurd amount of money.<weak skillz>mikeReasons I won't take mine to the dealer:#1 is reason you gave.#2 is the dealer near me won't do a total flush, but a drain and fill only. Still, which hose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtrooper1 Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 i just had the dealer do it for an absurd amount of money.<weak skillz>mikeWell If your Dealer charges anywhere near what my local dealer chages, I would agree it's absurd.Complete Transmission Flush $475.00 Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8hookup Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 check the type of fluid the tranny uses. if it's a 5-speed automatic it uses syntetic fluid thats why its so expensive. if it's a 4-speed its regular dextron 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDE IN COLORADO Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Okay girls. Here's the situation.I know I can do the tranny flush myself but I have had great service in the past on both our old 850 and current S70 by this shop that's just down the road from my house. They have a T-tech ATF flushing machine that they hook up to the tranny lines and it does the whole ATF flush procedure on its own. There's no guessing and you see the old fluid come out and new fluid take its place. I like the procedure because it's quick and I don't have to get someone to help me and I stay clean...also the charge is like $45 for this, so it's reasonable.Problem is that they can't find a coupler that will fit the lines of the P2 Volvos, namely our '04 V70. I have already purchased a case of the Mobil-3309 ATF and it's sitting in my garage.If anyone knows if there is a coupler that is sold for the T-tech machine or knows the diameter of the tranny lines that the machine hooks up to, it would be a great help. I could let them know the diameter and I'm thinking they could gets a generic coupler. by the way, I think that the line from the cooler and line into the transmission would be two different sizes. Wouldn't even mind buying the part(s) myself so that I would have it on hand.Please respond and let me know or post your other suggestions.Why don't I do this myself? I could and may have to if this issue isn't resolved, so don't just post- "Do it yourself."I'm trying to avoid that at the moment. Regards,MIJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadeInJapan Posted October 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 check the type of fluid the tranny uses. if it's a 5-speed automatic it uses syntetic fluid thats why its so expensive. if it's a 4-speed its regular dextron 3Yeah, I have a case of the Mobil-3309 sitting in my basement. Mine is an '04 so it's a 5 speed auto. It's either the #3309 or the supremely expensive Volvo ATF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfishing3 Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Well If your Dealer charges anywhere near what my local dealer chages, I would agree it's absurd.Complete Transmission Flush $475.00 Mike.very close.mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadeInJapan Posted October 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Well If your Dealer charges anywhere near what my local dealer chages, I would agree it's absurd.Complete Transmission Flush $475.00 Mike.About $60 for a case of Mobil-3309 from an online vendor.Free service if you DIY, or still less than $60 at my mechanic.Savings if you avoid the dealer= Over $350PRICELESS satisfaction and exhiliration for not being ripped a NEW ONE . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jl2 Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Jl2, good answer! I'll go look at his setup and see what pieces I need. I'll try to rig something and keep it with me for future flushes too. Okay...some debate over which hose to drain from...top or bottom when doing it yourself. the volvo parts program says top and to put a blastic stopper in the part the hose goes into the tranny. In otherwords, you take the top hose off from the tranny and use it to drain the ATF as you refill through the dipstick. The top of the tranny, if you don't put a plug in it, will leak out tranny fluid...strange, but how are others doing it?On my 03 S80, I was told that the upper trans line should be taken off the radiator and connected to the drain hose. WRONG. What I got when I first turned on the car to pump the fluid was about 1.5 qts of dirty fluid all over the engine compartment and, of course, my driveway, coming out of the disconnected radiator nipple (no comments; I like to keep abreast of the latest terminology). I don't know how it is for other models, but for mine, it's the lower trans line for drainage. Since different models, or even different years of the same model, may have various configurations, I would be prepared with ectra rags and a large drop pan and tray. Once I cleaned up (about 90 minutes), the job took less than half an hour. The car shifts and feels so much better now (Mobil1 Syn) that I swear it even rides better. Cost - about $50. Outstanding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillAileo Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 check the type of fluid the tranny uses. if it's a 5-speed automatic it uses syntetic fluid thats why its so expensive. if it's a 4-speed its regular dextron 3check the type of fluid the tranny uses. if it's a 5-speed automatic it uses syntetic fluid thats why its so expensive. if it's a 4-speed its regular dextron 3The fluid for the 5-speed automatic is NOT synthetic. It must be fluid meeting the JWS 3309 specification, such as Mobil 3309, or you run the very likely risk of ruining the transmission. Neither Mobil 3309 nor the Volvo labeled equivalent are synthetic. To the best of my knowledge no manufacturer makes an ATF meeting JWS-3309 that is a synthetic.Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullittandy Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 The fluid for the 5-speed automatic is NOT synthetic. It must be fluid meeting the JWS 3309 specification, such as Mobil 3309, or you run the very likely risk of ruining the transmission. Neither Mobil 3309 nor the Volvo labeled equivalent are synthetic. To the best of my knowledge no manufacturer makes an ATF meeting JWS-3309 that is a synthetic.BillI used Toyota T-IV fluid. I got this info from a Mazda TSB that listed other manufacturers various fluids that could be used in the Mazda tranny because Mazda doesn't make their own. Its been in for 5000 miles with no problems as compared to the Valvoline Mercon V that ik first used that cause shifting problems immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 It would appear that Toyota T-IV fluid must be quite similar to JWS 3309. The following paste is from the Mobil description of Mobil 3309:"Mobil ATF 3309 is an exceptionally high performance lubricant that meets original equipment manufacturers’ specifications for use in certain slip-controlled lock-up automatic transmissions. Mobil ATF 3309 is recommended for use in transmissions made by Aisin-Warner requiring a fluid approved against Type T-IV, JWS 3309, GM 9986195 and Audi G-052-025-A2. These Aisin-Warner transmissions are used in CERTAIN domestic and foreign vehicles, including Toyota, Lexus, Audi, Saturn, Ford, Volvo, Volkswagen, Saab, Porsche and Mitsubishi."Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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