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Change Manual gearbox fluid?

Help, Advice and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's P80 platform cars -- Volvo's 1990s "bread and butter" cars -- powered by the ubiquitous and durable Volvo inline 5-cylinder engine.

1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
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Darkfleet
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Re: Change Manual gearbox fluid?

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I've done the gearoil change on my GB after having really stiff shifting issues in the cold. Replaced with Redline MTL and have had the easiest shifting gearbox I have ever had. Highly recommended.

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Post by kaneelschep »

I read the tip of opening the top one first ;) Very good to repeat!! Also read the discussion about what oil to use.
We dont have all those hundreds of american brands here, but I will check for it.
I asked around a bit and everyone just pointed me to a proper brand 75w80 gl4 gearbox oil.
They like to sell kroon oil here. wich has a few ranges.
When the weather gets a bit better I will just change it then.

This sylvester I was in -16 for a few days and it was the first time I felt it to be a thing.
To be fair there was a lot of northern wind. The window washer fluid froze up, even though it was supposed to be good for -30. And even the springs made crackling noises.

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