Oil change in automatic transmission Volvo XC 60

Hello dear readers! Today we will talk about changing the oil in the automatic transmission of a Volvo XC 60 car. A six-speed automatic transmission from the Japanese company Aisin was installed on these cars. Model - TF 80 CH. Experienced mechanics say that if you change the lubricant in the automatic transmission in time, you can delay the overhaul by 200 thousand kilometers.

Write in the comments if you yourself changed the oil in the Volvo XC 60 automatic transmission. What problems did you encounter?

Transmission oil change interval

The weakest point of the Volvo XC 60 with a gasoline or diesel engine is the automatic transmission fine filter. It is faster than all elements clogged with gearbox wear products. As a result, the oil begins to flow, as the automatic transmission overheats, and the oil seals tan due to sudden temperature changes and cease to perform their function.

The pressure inside the system drops, an oil leak forms between the valves of the valve body. The electronic control unit is out of order.

Attention! The regular filter is changed only during a major overhaul, since it is equipped with a metal mesh (less often with a felt membrane).

Although the manufacturer indicates that the oil can withstand until the first overhaul of the car, if it is not changed, the overhaul can occur after 80 thousand kilometers. Therefore, you should not take risks and hesitate whether to change the oil or not.

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Favorable for changing the oil in the box is the mileage:

• 30 kilometers for an incomplete shift;
• 60 thousand kilometers for a complete transmission fluid change.

The fine filter is changed with each fluid change. It is installed to help the coarse filter device, which is installed inside the automatic transmission.

If you do not change the transmission fluid in time, you will encounter the following problems:

• pushes and jerks of the car, pushes of the car;
• vibration during downtime at traffic lights and traffic jams;
• slipping speed, some lag when switching.

Therefore, I recommend following our rules, not the manufacturers. Because the weather is different. This also affects performance. Russian climatic conditions are considered difficult for Japanese Aisin automatic transmissions.

In addition, the torque converter of this automatic transmission greatly pollutes the oil itself. Since it has a carbon friction lining, dust enters the filter and clogs its felt membrane.

Practical tips for choosing oil in an automatic transmission Volvo XC60

The manufacturer initially fills the TF80SN case with synthetic oil. Therefore, you cannot change it to ore. You will get foam and hull failure after a 1000km run.

You just need to fill in regular oil or change it to similar liquids, which I will discuss later in the block below. The properties of the original and analog oils are identical. Therefore they are interchangeable.

Attention! Do not reduce or improve the quality of the oil. The oil to be filled must have the same standard and tolerance as the original one. Buy transmission fluid only in specialized stores. Do not take it in the markets, as you may be slipped counterfeit products.

Original oil

Toyota Type T IV oil is considered original, but American manufacturers are equipping Toyota WS with a new generation of lubricants. These oils are designed to interact with the mechanical parts of automatic transmissions. Protect the machine from overheating. They form a dense protective film on metal parts, do not allow non-ferrous metal elements to rust.

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I sell Toyota WS in liter and four-liter plastic barrels. You will find this grease under part number 0888602305. You will need this number to avoid buying fakes as they mainly print calipers.

Analogues

Analogues include JWS 3309 fluids. They are easier to find on our market. JWS 3309 is identical in properties to the original oil. Therefore, experienced mechanics recommend this filling lubricant if you cannot find the original in your city.

Attention! It is best to buy in liter bottles. Since it will be more convenient for you to complete the transmission in the Volvo XC60 automatic transmission.

Checking the level

Checking the level is carried out using an overflow plug. Since this automatic transmission does not have a dipstick. I recommend warming up the car to 50 degrees, no more. Since at high temperatures the oil becomes liquid and will simply flow out of the hole. Here is an automatic transmission installed on the Volvo XC60.

1. Heat the automatic transmission to 40 degrees.
2. Step on the brake pedal and operate the gear selector in all gears of the Volvo XC60 automatic transmission.
3. Place the machine on a level surface. Don't turn off the engine.
4. Climb under the car and unscrew the control plug.
5. Substitute a container for draining.
6. If the oil is flowing, then the level is normal. If the hole is dry, add lubricant.

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Look at the color of the grease. If the oil is dark and you see metal inclusions, then you need to change the gearbox that works on the Volvo XC60 automatic transmission.

Materials for a comprehensive oil change in an automatic transmission Volvo XC60

To change the fluid in the box, you will need to purchase the necessary materials and purchase tools.

• original oil;
• filtering device for external cleaning with catalog number 100019;
• pallet gaskets and cork seals;
• gloves;
• carbocleaner for cleaning the pallet;
• syringe for filling lubricant in automatic transmission Volvo XC60;
• drain pan;
• wrenches, ratchet and heads on it.

After purchasing all the materials, you can start changing the oil.

Self-changing oil in an automatic transmission Volvo XC60

Changing the oil in an automatic transmission consists of several stages. First of all, you need to merge the mining.

Draining old oil

Drainage of mining in the automatic transmission Volvo XC60 is carried out according to the following scheme:

1. Start the engine and warm up the transmission to 60 degrees.
2. Install the Volvo XC60 on a pit or overpass.
3. Stop the engine.
4. Get under the car and unscrew the drain plug.
5. Substitute a container for draining mining.
6. Wait until the black liquid has drained completely.
7. Loosen the screws holding the tray and remove it.

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Follow these procedures carefully because the oil can be hot and burn your skin. There is also some grease in the sump. Pour it into a waste container.

Before changing the lubricant, rinse the removed pan and clean it of dirt. Install a new filter.

Pallet rinsing and swarf removal

Rinse the pan with a carb cleaner. Remove the magnets and clean them with a wire brush. Carefully reinstall any chipped magnets.

Use a sharp object to remove the old gasket that may be stuck to the pan. Clean and degrease this area. We put a new rubber gasket.

Filter replacement

Now let's move on to replacing the filter device. The internal filter remains on or is removed only for flushing. And the external filter is disconnected from the cooling system and discarded. We install a new one.

After replacing the filtering device, put the pan on the automatic transmission, after lubricating the gasket with sealant. Tighten the bolts.

Tighten all the plugs, and you can start filling new oil in the Volvo XC60 automatic transmission.

Filling in new oil

Refueling the transmission is as follows:

1. Open the hood of the Volvo XC60.
2. We unscrew the air filter and free access to the filler hole.
3. Insert one end of the hose into it.
4. Attach the other to the syringe that is already filled with transmission fluid.
5. Click on the piston.
6. You repeat the process. To understand that the oil is normal, unscrew the control plug on the pan and fill in the lubricant until the oil comes out of the control hole, which is used to check the level.

Now all you have to do is warm up the transmission, drive the car and check the oil level. If it is small, it will need to be recharged.

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A complete replacement of the transmission fluid in a Volvo XC60 automatic transmission is practically the same as a partial replacement. Write in the comments if you did a partial shift?

Complete replacement of transmission fluid in automatic transmission

Repeat all the steps exactly as with a partial change of gear oil in a Volvo XC60 automatic transmission. Immediately before starting the engine and warming up the case, do the following:

1. Disconnect the coolant return hose.
2. Place its end in a five-liter bottle.
3. Call your partner and ask him to start the Volvo XC60 engine.
4. A powerful stream of black mining will pour into the bottle.
5. Wait until it changes its color to light. Or turn off the engine when more than a liter is drained and fill again.
6. You repeat the process.
7. When the oil becomes light, stop the change procedure. Tighten all plugs, close the hood and warm up the automatic transmission.

Start the car and check the oil level. Recharge if necessary. On this, the process of replacing the transmission fluid in the Volvo XC60 car can be considered complete.

Conclusion

Do not forget to regularly change the transmission fluid in the Volvo XC60 automatic transmission. And also visit the service center once a year for maintenance. This procedure will delay the proximity of the view by 50 kilometers. Always warm up the automatic transmission in winter and do not start it from an external source. Automatic machines do not like aggressive driving.

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