1988 Volvo 245DL suggest transmission oil

lummert · Post by **lummert** » 08 Dec 2014, 14:40

Dexron III

93Regina · Post by **93Regina** » 08 Dec 2014, 15:52

smeha wrote:I'm thinking

Read my Lips: Look for an oil which mentions Dexron II D / III compatibility on the label

Source: 1 9 8 8 VOLVO 240

lummert · Post by **lummert** » 08 Dec 2014, 19:23

I'm running Wally World store brand Dexron III in my 1988 Volvo 760 Turbo Wagon. I'm also running an IPD overdrive bypass plate.

93Regina · Post by **93Regina** » 08 Dec 2014, 20:12

smeha wrote:Maybe you can also suggest

What ever OEM specs say to look for on transmission oil. Transmissions are designed for specific oils; use the wrong one, and trouble may happen.

If a transmission has been recently overhauled, and the kit used was updated for a later generation oil, then is OK to use an upgraded oil.

For instance, "Dex VI's different additives actually attack the rubber in the older transmissions and hardens the rubber prematurely over time."

Just look for Dexron II D / III compatibility on the label, its that simple.