1998 xcv70 bevel gear oil type and filling procedure

thaedge · Post by **thaedge** » 22 Sep 2014, 19:17

Hey, what type of oil is recommended for the bevel gear? And do you just fill it through the oil plug until it drains out? Mines empty right now. Thanks.

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 22 Sep 2014, 19:42

If it has been running empty then you have a bigger problem but that aside you do just fill it to the bottom of the filler hole. I just use a synthetic GL-5.

...Lee

thaedge · Post by **thaedge** » 22 Sep 2014, 19:58

Thanks. Its empty because I drained it and removed it during an engine swap.

thaedge · Post by **thaedge** » 22 Sep 2014, 19:59

about how much fluid should I plan on putting in?

Post by **cn90** » 23 Sep 2014, 05:33

I wrote a detail DIY for my 2005 XC90, which is very very similar to your 1998 model...

https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... 10&t=64335

Post by **rmmagow** » 23 Sep 2014, 14:09

I used the volvo stuff in my 98. Used a MityVac in reverse to pump in the fluid 'till is just barely started to come out. I don't have the driveshaft in place but I think it spins anyway. No trouble or noise.