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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
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Adrian

Volvo 850 Transmission Problem

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My 1996 Turbo Wagon (autiomatic trans) won't drive in reverse. I can get it into gear but it shudders and bucks in reverse. It's balky in the forward gears as well, but I'm able to drive the car. I had the trans flushed and refilled with synthetic lubricant about 1000 miles ago. The car has 158,000 miles on it and has otherwise been great. Any ideas?

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Post by White850Turbo »

Reverse was the first gear that went when my transmission went kaplooey. I could drive in the forward gears, but nothing but bucking in reverse. I got a complete rebuild.
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-Sean

1995 850 Turbo (Extensively Modded)

1998 S70 T5 (Almost Stock)

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Post by 95autoturbo »

My buddy had a problem, not being able to put it reverse...........he added half a can of "sea Foam" tranny fix and left it in, he says he has just left it that way (1yr)and he has not had any problems?
yes......It is an 850!

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Post by Guest »

I'd try an Auto-Rx cleaning, and put money away for a transmission replacement if that doesn't work.


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Post by 95autoturbo »

Great testimonials indeed!
yes......It is an 850!

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