Considering purchase 2006 V70

Post by **oragex** » 12 Dec 2018, 19:16

It's hidden better than the healthy salads in the McD menu, but, as mentioned above, it's there. Try with cold engine. Being the n/a, may as well have a look at this vid www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOx3Q8vqoz4

Post by **erikv11** » 13 Dec 2018, 20:02

Presumably you picked up to disregard the comment that the car, the transmission and/or exhaust valves will somehow like clockwork only last to 200k miles. It's true that those issues come up in some cars when the mileage gets up, but that is a small proportion. Many will be on the road well past 200k.

Post by **cn90** » 13 Dec 2018, 20:40

OK,

My 1998 S70 exhaust valves were burned at 185K, the transmission lost the reverse at 190K miles.
Sure, there are cars that go to 300K w/o issues in engine or trans.

I am practical person, I no longer buys vehicles with 150K, just too many issues at that time.
I usually buy vehicle at 80K, drive to 150K, then sell it because the issues that happen after 150K are usually expensive.

Post by **chrism** » 14 Dec 2018, 12:02

On both our 2003 V70 and 2005 S80 that darned little dipstick likes to hide under hoses etc. I would think that in 2006 they still had a dip stick but maybe not?????

Post by **E Showell** » 14 Dec 2018, 12:12

2006 has the stick.

Shappy · Post by **Shappy** » 14 Dec 2018, 17:21

Thanks for the various replies, all valuable and noted. My friend took delivery today and I did find the dipstick, which revealed dark fluid. So first item will be a fluid change. Is the correct fluid only available at a dealer, or are there aftermarket fluids of equivalent or better quality. There are no dealers anywhere near where she lives. I also pulled the cabin filter today. It was not at all plugged and I blew it out thoroughly with compressed air and re-installed it. Replacement can wait for better weather. Thank you all again!

XC70Rider · Post by **XC70Rider** » 14 Dec 2018, 17:34

A new thread was just started today regarding the ATFs

viewtopic.php?f=9&t=87710

From my personal experience I wouldn't use the Mobil 3309.

Shappy · Post by **Shappy** » 14 Dec 2018, 18:21

Thanks for that! When I first got my '99 V70 that still had the original fluid in it at 80k miles I consulted a Volvo specialist garage and he recommended Valvoline MAXLIFE Dex/Merc drain/fill at intervals. Because I don't drive far each year I waited more than a year before doing the 2nd interval. I'm very happy with the result as trans operates as it should. Will continue with interval drain/fills probably at 50 k intervals. On the 2006 I'm going to recommend she do the same thing but my question is whether to use the Maxlife high mileage or the Maxlife Synthetic? Was the factory fluid synthetic in 2006?

Archer · Post by **Archer** » 24 Dec 2018, 17:03

Idemitsu from Fcp.

Georgeandkira · Post by **Georgeandkira** » 25 Dec 2018, 08:47

Yo, Shappy, FYI: Your '99 had the 4 speed. Any of the basic Dex/Mercs (except for the "up to the mid '90's" VERY old one-which is becoming hard to find) worked in your transmission. I have pictures some where of pumping out my '99's transmission. It's fluid was indeed black but didn't smell burnt.

Here in the States the Valvoline MaxLife Dex/Merc LV (for Low Viscosity) is the one I've used in 5 AW-55 series units with nothing but success. It's a synthetic.

Your friend's '06 (congrats) factory fill was likely mineral based. We'll never know because even though Volvo factory fill is said to be Mobil3309 (mineral product), nobody has ever seen the documentation of fluid deliveries to AW assembly plants. I'd bet the transmission factories get bulk deliveries which simply meet the spec. While it may not be comforting to "not know 100%", there have been zillions of miles logged with the aftermarket/retail fluids. I remind myself that these fluids, while having certain levels of additives, aren't anything special.

I've used Mobil3309, Wolf's Head, MaxLife Dex/MercLV, Idemitsu (sp?), Aisin and Toyota T-IV with success.

A fluid being synthetic or mineral based is really not that important. Both product branches are derived from petroleum. The synthetics are simply more refined resulting in more uniform molecules. Removal of waxy garbage which can separate out and become sludge is more the concern in engines as they operate at higher temps and have cold "splash zones" where the chunky stuff accumulates. Automatic transmissions run cooler by comparison. The fluid carries dirt cyclically through a filter we can't easily change so I'm a firm believer in ridding the transmission of as much dirt as I can.

If I were in your position I'd see if PetroCanada's Synthetic was still available. It matched the Wolf's Head Super Universal Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid. I mention the Wolf's Head all the time to US buyers. The Amaliestore (.com) ships orders >$39 free but do check if that is still their policy. I doubt they'll ship international.

Designer fluids with higher prices (Amsoil, Royal Purple, Red Line) work but there's no reason to spend the premium.

If I was anywhere near Toronto we'd be changing your fluid today...or tomorrow. We could call 26th Dec. "Bottling Day".

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