2007 XC70 196k transmission

dliscomb · Post by **dliscomb** » 05 May 2024, 20:43

so, I bought a 2007 XC70 with 196k.
And paid too much for it.

Test drive (all of, maybe,, 30 minutes) seemed to be fine.
Drove it May 4 and had an awful shift problem at low speed that felt like I had been rear-ended.

Today's ~1.5 hours reading here at MVS leads me to believe that a transmission fluid replacement is the first remedy attempt. I was planning to take it to the seller/garage for that service tomorrow.

Kind regards,
Drew

Post by **jonesg** » 06 May 2024, 16:49

keep us posted.

Post by **MoVolvos** » 07 May 2024, 10:07

dliscomb wrote: ↑05 May 2024, 20:43 so, I bought a 2007 XC70 with 196k.
And paid too much for it.

Test drive (all of, maybe,, 30 minutes) seemed to be fine.
Drove it May 4 and had an awful shift problem at low speed that felt like I had been rear-ended.

Today's ~1.5 hours reading here at MVS leads me to believe that a transmission fluid replacement is the first remedy attempt. I was planning to take it to the seller/garage for that service tomorrow.

Kind regards,
Drew

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Just a drain and fill or a flush? There are two schools of thought on how to flush, meaning complete replacement of the fluid in the transmission. What kind of fluid will this shop be using?
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dliscomb · Post by **dliscomb** » 07 May 2024, 20:22

when I know either answer, I'll reply. This is not a "Volvo Shop", so I'll probably be lucky to get ATF, and not something else.

Post by **Krons** » 08 May 2024, 04:40

dliscomb wrote: ↑07 May 2024, 20:22 when I know either answer, I'll reply. This is not a "Volvo Shop", so I'll probably be lucky to get ATF, and not something else.

Take your own Volvo fluid or 3309 with Lubeguard. It matters.

My experience here:
viewtopic.php?p=645365#p645365

Post by **cuhfs** » 08 May 2024, 19:43

yep. right fluid, drain and fill.

dliscomb · Post by **dliscomb** » 05 Jun 2024, 21:56

Thank you everyone for the support.

Whatever the jokers did, the shift problem has not returned. Since I am now past my 30-day warrantee, I'll replace the atf myself now, after I purchase a new jack.

After that: fix the A/C.

Kind regards,
Drew

dliscomb · Post by **dliscomb** » 14 May 2025, 21:03

One year on, and I have not had the transmission problem again.

Thanks again to everyone!

Kind regards,
Drew

wch2032 · Post by **wch2032** » 23 May 2025, 16:56

It wouldn't surprise me if A LOT of these are prematurely junked due to the transmissions. And it's impressive how effective the repeated transmission drain+fill works. If only this was prescribed at 100k, 120k, or 150k, we'd probably see a ton more P2s on the road.

Georgeandkira · Post by **Georgeandkira** » 29 May 2025, 13:20

Earlier in this thread you said, "This is not a "Volvo Shop", so I'll probably be lucky to get ATF, and not something else."

THAT made me shudder. I'm glad you got satisfaction.

And yes, your experience and zillions of other cases of neglect has hastened too many vehicles to the junk yards.