1998 volvo v70xc transmission fluid

[Switchemlee]

When i check my fluid when cars off i can see it in the dipstick. When i check it after running for 30 minutes and while its idling there is no fluid on dipstick?

[Switchemlee]

It is really cunfusing me how i cant see itbwhen the car idles and us warm but as soon i turn it off and check the fluid a minute later i can see it on the stick

[scot850]

I can't recall with that transmission if you check it when it is hot, or when it is hot and running. Do you have the owners manual as it will state the correct method? I will have a 98 handbook somewhere, but will have to take a rummage around to find one.

Neil.

[Switchemlee]

It says the check after 30 minutes of driving while the car is idling.

[Switchemlee]

I go thru the gears park to drive and wait 3 minutes thenccheck and the fluid doesnt show up on the dipstick. But when i turn it off it shows up on the stick.

[Switchemlee]

Yes it says to check while hot and running.

[Switchemlee]

So i houls go off of the hot and running level? Not the cold and not running level? Whike its hot and running idle there no fluid on the stick. While its cold and not idling its got fluid on the stick

[Switchemlee]

So i should*

[FlyingVolvo]

Best way to check, in my opinion, is to get it all warmed up like you said after some driving, park it on a flat surface with the engine running. Cycle through all the gears for a few seconds at a time, returning to Park at the end. With the engine still running, go out and check the level using the "Hot" marks. If there's no fluid on the stick after doing this, you need to top up.

Cold readings with the engine off is the wrong way.

[Switchemlee]

Ok thank you:)