Transmission Fluid Check

[thiggy]

I have a 2001 Volvo V70 Cross Country (4WD) and have noticed transmission fluid stains on my driveway. I am unable to locate a dipstick for the tranny. How can my transmission fluid level be checked? My owner’s manual does not address this.

 

[T-Keith]

It might not have a dipstick. Try an internet search.

-T

 

[moribundman]

There might be a combined check/fill plug on the side of the tranny. If that's the case, the fluid level should usually be just at or a hair under the check plug level, with the car level and the tranny fluid warm. You should really find out where and why it's leaking. It's best if you get a repair manual for your car.

[ May 12, 2004, 03:37 PM: Message edited by: moribundman ]

 

[seotaji]

this might not apply to you, but some european makes don't have a way to check the level from the engine. some have a 2 holes on the underside where you either drain or pump in a certain amount of fluid.

i would call the service department and they can look in their manuals.

 

[thiggy]

Thanks for the replys. I went by my local Volvo dealer this afternoon to purchase a side marker light to replace a broken one. (As a side note, the cashier said to me "I can't believe someone would pay $43 for that little light!". I know what she means.) I asked the service manager about checking the fluid level and he informed me that it was a sealed system and would have to be checked by a transmission mechanic. I asked him how would I know if the level were low, and he said that I would get a display on the dash with a message to that effect. He said that if the level drops too low, the message would tell me to pull off the road for a tow.

 

[oilboy123]

Sounds like the leak needs to be fixed ASAP. Can't be good to run on low fluid, if it is in fact low.

 

[dkcase]

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Originally posted by thiggy:
how would I know if the level were low, and he said that I would get a display on the dash with a message to that effect. He said that if the level drops too low, the message would tell me to pull off the road for a tow.

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The flaw I see here is that you had no idea this system is supposed to be watching over you. How do you know the warning system is working ?
There should be owners manual language explaining this.

Another step on the road to "Bring it to your dealer regularly, and let them do what they think best."

Fluids that wear need to be checked and changed. It should be straightforward.