2000 V70 T5 Trans fluid (2001 USA Model)

[KEWROCK]

Yeah good lucK with that
That's a P2 2001 needs 3309 fluid and you MUST make sure it has the latest software

You really need to see ALL the codes.
It probably has a page or two of stored codes, most are harmless and need nothing, but I'm sure there are a couple that need to be addressed.

Ask them To PRINT OUT the VIDA sheet, then ask the most knowledgeable "tech" there (I say this loosely from the sound of the place) what they all mean, (if he even knows)!

It seems here in NY I run into that in everywhere. What happened to professionalism? It seems nobody knows their job anymore, and don't really give a damn one way or the other. You'll get the easiest generic answer they can slip off their tongue. Not just getting you're car fixed, but everywhere. You go in stores like Home Depot or Sears and you're greeted with complete apathy. Ask a clerk for an item , and you get "Uh, we're out of 'em"(if he even understands what you're looking for). Meanwhile, you look up, and they've got a whole pallet of them in the overhead shelves waiting to be downstocked. Get your car fixed, never comes out right the first time. And if it seems like it does, don't look to closely. You're bound to find missing hardware, loose bolts a god knows what other short cuts and heavy handed, careless damage.

With all the unemployment we have right now you'd think companies would thin out their dead wood. The employee pool is overflowing with motivated, highly qualified unemployed people. Companies could upgrade their staff, and make a company more competitive in a tough economy. But 9 times out of 10, management is no better than the employees they hire and fire.

Sorry to rant, but this thread infuriates me. From the shop using the wrong fluid, to the dealer who knows nothing, but is still trying to dig money out of your pocket(without even caring enough to give you a believable line of bullsh!t).

[skeeter123]

Kewrock, I think it's like a pendulum, and we're just in the part where it's swung to the low-brain/low-motivation side. It'll swing back eventually. In the meantime, I cope by doing things myself, if I can. I found a Volvo code reader called the "PPC Diagnostic System", reads all codes, clears codes (including SRS/air bag) and resets Service interval. I love it.

For the OP, if you manage to get the codes: Even if you don't buy a PPC, you can still go to the website to get the definition of any Volvo code:

http://www.ppc-diagnostic.com/codes/

The first time I reset my SRS light without paying the dealer to do it, I came out ahead.

Hope this help.

[T5AUS]

Too true Kewrock and well said Skeeter, lets hope it doesn't take too long to swing back, and as you say, it does save you money if you are a little bit handy yourself, It's quite rewarding doing something that you thought was impossible. I have managed to find a supplier here of the Mobil 3309 spec ATF but I can only buy it in the 20 litre drums. It will certainly be enough for two drain and fills and I will still have quite a bit left, how long does this stuff keep for I wonder? What is the full capacity of these transfer boxes (I am still waiting for my Ebay Hains manual purchase which should have those details)
Thanks again guys

[T5AUS]

Have them clear all codes if they are able - or do it yourself by yanking the battery cable for a few minutes. Get the proper fluid in there, and just drive it some more and see if things improve.

In the meantime, look for a different dealer to take it to. Or see if things clear up a bit on their own before taking it there. If that's the only one around, you just need to be more knowledgeable/insistent. It's your car, and they will do what you tell them to if they want your money.

PS - for our purposes, please refer to this one as a 2001 now - I'm going to move this to the "P2" car section. It'll avoid confusion on our end

JA, I read somewhere that if you remove your battery lead that can cause other electrics to throw faults, is that right?

[T5AUS]

I have managed to locate some Mobil 3309 here and should have it by the week end. I can only get it in a 20 Liter drum from a fuel depot, none of the local service stations stock it.
This morning I decided to check the ATF level with the car running after a 20 min drive just to see how the level was. When I checked it cold the other day it was up onto the writing above the level mark so a bit over filled. The result when hot is shown on attached photo and again looks to be over filled and up to the "do" on the stick. I did run through the D to P a couple of times first before checking. Would this be enough to cause the flaring in the lower range, which it decided to do briefly on my drive today. Obviously when I change to the 3309 fluid at the weekend, I will make sure it is at the correct level, just curious to know if this might be affecting it?

[matthew1]

Overfill, underfill... both cause bad behavior. And damage, depending on how long the over-/underfill persists.

[jblackburn]

Would this be enough to cause the flaring in the lower range, which it decided to do briefly on my drive today. Obviously when I change to the 3309 fluid at the weekend, I will make sure it is at the correct level, just curious to know if this might be affecting it?

As Matt said, yeah, it could cause that.

Disconnecting the battery cable won't (shouldn't) make it too angry. The new ones are a bit more finicky than my 98, but it's the reconnecting procedure you need to be wary of - turn the key to the 'I' position and connect the cable, then wait a few seconds for everything to restart. If you don't currently have a slew of things it's mad at you for, though, don't disconnect it.

[T5AUS]

OK thanks

It showing a fault in the "message" window saying "emission system service required" and that's all.

[jblackburn]

A basic code reader, if you don't already have one, should be your first investment...especially if you've got 2 Volvos around.

Something has angered an O2 sensor.

[T5AUS]

A basic code reader, if you don't already have one, should be your first investment...especially if you've got 2 Volvos around.

Something has angered an O2 sensor.

Sounds like a good idea JA, is there a tried and tested one that most of you guys go with and thats not too hard on the pocket