00 V70 SE auto slips between shifts? & pinging w/low oct

Andy Segal · Post by **Andy Segal** » 24 May 2004, 08:49

What could be the problem with low speed slip/hesitation between shifts in an automatic?

Also, is it normal for a 2000 V70 SE with out a turbo to ping on low octane fuels?

Thanks, Andy

Post by **matthew1** » 24 May 2004, 10:17

Check the transmission fluid level. Is it orange or brown? Does it smell burnt?
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What octane fuel are you using?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 24 May 2004, 13:42

I will check the fluid and i was running 89.

I just changed the fuel filter again and am now trying a tank of 93 with a 104 emissions additive. I hope it works.

Are all the 00 V70 non turbos 2.4L?

Thanks again, Andy

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 24 May 2004, 13:47

Oh, the tranny feels like it is not in gear...not slipage? only under light throttle.

Post by **matthew1** » 24 May 2004, 14:15

Should not be pinging with good gas and new filter.

Any codes (check engine light)?

I'm pretty sure all 00s were 2.4L.

Andy Segal · Post by **Andy Segal** » 25 May 2004, 08:38

Thanks for all the info.

It is still pinging yesterday with 93 octane...

The oxygen sensor was replaced about 6 months ago but the problem came right back. No longer doing business with Bruces Garage in Norwell, MA!

I am thinking there is something else wrong. Is there an anti-knock sensor?

Also, can not seem to find the auto trans oil dipstick, does the 00 models have one? Is it a auto 4 or 5 speed? the lever has L, 3, 4, D...

Andy

Post by **matthew1** » 25 May 2004, 10:08

Dipstick location on an 850, should be the same:
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Pinging... I don't know. A Guess --> might be the crank position sensor.