Volvo Automatic Transmission Service DIY (S60, S80, V60, V70, XC60, XC70, XC90 & More)
►Is your transmission slipping? Are you experiencing any hard or overly aggressive shifts? Have you gone 30,000 miles or more since your last fluid change? If you've answered "yes" to any of these questions, it's time to service your Volvo's automatic transmission.
In this DIY FCP Euro's Volvo Catalog Manager, Adam Goral, walks us through the necessary steps in order to drain, fill, and replace the fluid in your Volvo's transmission. We'll also discuss the tools needed, parts recommended to replace, and any tips and tricks to expedite the process.
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This is a comprehensive kit put together by Adam that includes everything you need to get the job done, including the updated spec of fluid provided by Aisin. This includes the fluid and gaskets you need as well as seals & plugs that otherwise may be forgotten. Aisin is the manufacturer of the TG-81SC and TF-80SC transmissions, so you know you're using the highest quality fluid and components in your Volvo when you purchase this particular kit.
Aisin Type WS fluid is the only approved oil for Aisin TG81SC transmissions. None of the other fluids available on the market have been evaluated by Volvo to meet the requirements of these specific transmissions regarding shift quality, slipping lock-up functionality and transmission durability.
Final fluid level should be set while the transmission temperature is warm (50-60C) with engine running on a level surface. An electronic TCM reset is highly recommended after the oil change, especially if it has been a while since the last service.
We recommend replacing or changing the fluid in your Volvos automatic transmission roughly every 30,000 miles. If you are unsure of when the last time your Volvo has had its fluid changed - it's a good idea to go ahead and change it for peace of mind. It is also a good idea to change the fluid if you are experiencing and slipping or hard and overly aggressive shifting from the transmission.
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Tools Needed:
-T25
-T30
-T40
-T55
-17mm
-Ratchet
-Extension
-Flat head screwdriver
Other searches may include:
-Volvo TG-81 Service
-Volvo TF-80 Service
-Volvo S60 Automatic Transmission Service
-Volvo S80 Automatic Transmission Service
-Volvo S90 Automatic Transmission Service
-Volvo V60 Automatic Transmission Service
-Volvo V60 Cross Country Automatic Transmission Service
-Volvo V90 Cross Country Automatic Transmission Service
-Volvo V90 Automatic Transmission Service
-Volvo V70 Automatic Transmission Service
-Volvo XC40 Automatic Transmission Service
-Volvo XC60 Automatic Transmission Service
-Volvo XC70 Automatic Transmission Service
-Volvo XC90 Automatic Transmission Service
This kit is applicable to the following vehicles:
Volvo S60
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Volvo S80
2014
2015
2016
Volvo S90
2017
2018
Volvo V60
2015
2016
2017
2018
Volvo V60 Cross Country
2015
2016
2017
2018
Volvo V90
2018
Volvo V90 Cross Country
2017
2018
Volvo XC40
2019
Volvo XC60
2015
2016
2017
2018
Volvo XC70
2015
2016
Volvo XC90
2016
2017
2018
About Aisin
Located in Japan and established in 1965, Aisin is an OE manufacturer for BMW, Diamler AG, Volvo, and many more, manufacturing a wide mix of auto parts including water pumps, fan clutches, fan clutch blades, master cylinders, control valves, oil pumps, pulley brackets, electric fuel pumps, friction disks, clutch pressure plates, timing belt kits and timing belt tensioners. Trust Aisin with reliable parts that fit the first time. “Quality First” is Aisin’s philosophy.
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Great video!!! While watching I noticed your lower torque rod bushing looks to be a bluish color... Is that a polyurethane upgrade or the stock bushing? I need to replace one.
@@asforme762 Glad you enjoyed the video. Its actually the stock bushing found here www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-torque-rod-mount-corteco-31401239 . Hope you get it fixed!
I'm interested in changing the flui on a S80 I purchased but I'm worried. I had a Audi several years ago that had high mileage on it when I purchased it so wanted to change the transmission fluid. Once the new fluid was in, the Audi couldn't move at all when drive was engaged. The shop said the clutches in transmission were so badly burned, they could not pick up the new fluid. They actually threw the old fluid back in the transmission to get the car to move again. My question is... Should you change the fluid on a high mileage car if you're not sure if it's ever been changed? Is there any test that can be done before changing the fluid to know if it's ok to change it?
Is the procedure for the 6 speed the same?
I have just stripped my top transmission oil plug and I need my car to do deliveries. The video didn't show the settings for the tool, nor how much pressure we need in order to unscrew the bolt. Can't get another car the only car I have that won't break down at all. If I drill it out it will introduce heavy metal pieces into the transmission which would destroy the transmission. It is a 2015 Volvo Xc60 Modified T6. If I try and do anything else it will only make things worse unless there is a 100% chance sure fire way for getting stripped bolts/screws out of a car engine/transmission. All in all I am fuuuu****d Please help me... :(
Perfect video...thorough, well explained. I love it when you tell us the exact tool sizes. Also very organized and clean. Thanks, I'll I view more from you!
This is one of the best how to automotive videos I have seen. I purchased the kit and the wrong one but you guys helped me out by sending me for free the one piece that was different! The drain screw T40 had been previously stripped. With a dremel tool I cut a slot so that I could use a large flat head screw driver to take it out. (rather then drill and easy outs). Thank You.
I really enjoyed to see the care you took doing this work. Everything from being clean and using a torque wrench to not overtightening the screws that hold splash shield. If everyone took that amount of care our cars would be better and I would gladly hire a mechanic for repairs and services.
One of the best tutorials and explanations how to change the gear oil in VOLVO. Thank you!
wow, that two stage drainplug is an awesome feature to have
Exactly what I needed for my 2018 XC90. Thank you for providing excellent content and concise instruction.
You're welcome, Rogan! Happy to help!
After watching this excellent video I became motivated to change the fluid in my 2018 S60. I've had it for about 6 months and it would occasionally shift with a thump. It has 93k miles and pretty sure it hasn't been changed before as the fluid was quite dirty. Overall it was relatively easy although the fill plug was really tight and took a lot of force to remove. Surprisingly I didn't even make a big mess which is my specialty. After the second fill I plugged in the scanner and the fluid was already at 33C. but I was surprised how long it took to get to 50C. I didn't time it but pretty sure it was more than 30 minutes. Finally, I took it for a short drive and it seems to shift better than before.
Please keep the Volvo videos going this video was very helpful and I surely do appreciate it
Glad you found it helpful, simsneon2! We'll be sure to do more Volvo videos!
Outstanding video: list of tools and which one you are using on each chore, super videography, great lighting and angles, both the how and why very well explained. Ive watched hundreds of these videos and I cant remember one better than this.
Wow soylent green, we cant thank you enough for the glowing review of the video! Glad you found it helpful and well shot.
Excellent informative video. Great professional guy , describing everything clearly. Thank you !
For my 2019 XC40 I removed approx. 2.5-L of Tx fluid from a cold Tx and engine. I did not use a scan tool to monitor fluid level at the end. I did what the video instructed: drained first, then added 4-qt, restarted engine and rowed the gears (didn't run long enough to get up to temp), then drained exactly the 4-qt I put in during the 1st refill. Lastly, I measured exactly the same amount I removed when I first drained it (2.5-L) and refilled with exactly that at the last fill.
Did something go wrong or is it running good
From Iraq, thank you so much you powered me to do the transmission oil change at home. Thank you brother 😊
Thank you so so much I have just got a xc90 2003 model and I have had two places including advice from volvo groups saying this very job will cost me £200 unreal thank you for this
You are welcome, Karl!
If I may ramble, this takes me back to when my friend and I tried doing this on his 2009 IS350 and my P2 T5 last year. When it was time to fill the torque converter with new fluid, I drew the short straw and laid under the car pumping fluid into the fill plug on his IS while we had the level check in it (same design as here) until bright red came out into the pan we had underneath. Then we let it get to temp and did a final check. He was inside shifting gears after primary fill because he's obsessive about his car. So far everything is fine, but Ionder if that could be done here. I just don't want to get us all in trouble. 😂
Thanks for the video, I was getting ready to change the fluid in our 2013 XC90.
No problem Aaron hope this helped!
Amazingly detailed video, Thank you... subscribing now!!
Many thanks for the video. I'm in the USA, so I'm using (inch/lbs.) torque's and temperature degrees fahrenheit, so will make the conversions. Also, I'm dealing with and older model (2007) XC90 (six cylinder). But hopefully this gives me a good start. Thanks!
Thanks for the video, this video enabled me to carry out a gearbox oil change on my BMW 2 series Aisin gearbox
Glad this worked for you G Singh. Its great when you're able to carryover instructions from one platform to another.
Thanks for the great video....I just serviced the transmission on my 2017 V60 Polestar. The video made it a super easy process!
Glad it helped!
Really would love to see a video for transmission flushes manual gearbox P1 V50 2.4 engine.
Thanks for the video! Just ordered the refill kit from you guys and with the video it should be easy peasy.
Awesome! Thank you!
Thanks FCP Euro for this tutorial on to do this. Today my car made a big of a thud sound when I shifted into Drive. I've never had it happen before and it gave me a bit of a scare. I feel that now is the time to change my Transmisson fluid (I'm not even sure when the last time it was done because I can't find a record of it) especially because I've noticed some hard shifting otherwise. This video perfectly explained everything and now I am more confident that I can complete this procedure. Thanks again!
Glad to be of some help! Sounds like a fluid service is certainly in order!
I got around 6.5 litres in (two dumps) drove the car (s60 D5) around 20 mins to warm the new oil up then checked the level (engine running level ground) about a cup full drained but put the level plug in before completely stopped haven't reset the counter, auto box runs spot on millage 100,000, old oil was black so no brainer
very helpful & clear. This Aisin transmission is used in lots of other makes too e.g. Toyota & BMW
Overall perfect video 👌 The quality is so high that the first oil draining looks like a string one small thing I picked up on. 4 quarts is technically only 3,78 liters 😅
I still love the intro shot of the guy hammering a bolt into the undercarriage lol
Awesome video demonstration. Thank you!
You are welcome, Martin!
this video helped to replace transmission oil in Mazda CX-9 2012 same transmission and procedure..well done
Glad we could help!
Always great videos gentlemen. 2015 V60 R design with brown leather seats with black exterior..Nice! Truly no need to take the air box out. Demo purpose only. So much space to move around. Crazy squirrels go in my engine bay when parked outside on cold nights. They leave a mess of nut shells.
Those crazy squirrels have good taste picking a Volvo, though!
They like Swedish design.
Great tutorial. So I can do this without a VIDA software. All I have to do is to let it warm up about 20 minutes or more then I should be good to go.
My independent Volvo tech is charging me $400. to do this. It’s like an engine oil change except longer.
Superb clarity, thanks
wow, this guy is awesome! You guys rock thank you, this is why I buy from you guys and no one else.
Hi. Great video!! I did loved it and learn a lot from it. !! I was only wondering if you can tell me the measuremwnt of the inner side of the large plug, just out of curiosity. Thanks!!
Brilliant video thank you (subscribed).
Nice video! I have no idea why I didn't subscribe consider I watched a lot of your guys videos and bought stuff from your website as well. Just subed! Also any plan to do a DIY video on a 2018 XC90's rear haldex diff oil change?
Hi Adam what oil do I use in my af40 gearbox, great content 👍👍
Yes more Volvo videos pls. I'd love a review of the 2017 V60 Cross Country ;)
We'll be sure to do more Volvo videos, Henry!
@@fcpeuro Can I get your opinion on the 2017 V60 Cross Country?
A REVIEW? Are you kidding?
An interesting and educative video. Good one
I Made this same procedure un my P3 V70, but 3 times flushing because my car had 120.000 KM, the transmission running smooth like a silk sheet!!!
I did it to my p3 v70 it has 250.000 km had to do it 4 times and now it shifts like new
On my first attempt to change the transmission fluid. My small drain plug was not the standard , t30 too small and t40 too large. I have three Torx driver sets (SnapOn, Gearwrench and Duralast) but none included a t35. If you don’t own a t35 might be a good idea to buy one.
Please do a video on how to change the timming belt. Thank you
Thank you for your great service. QUESTION -VIDA rec.to "reset" transmission oil counter. Was the Autel tool shown in this video able to "RESET" transmission oil counter. Thank you
Hi there love your videos I've just done the gear oil change like u have shown on 2012 xc90 2.4 d5 12ltrs of oil so first drain then fill drain then fill drain then final fill is it normal for 1250ml to come back out with engine running at 51 plus degrees tha k you look forward to your reply . Scared to drive it incase not enough oil in box 😮
Perfect tutorial. That perfect choice and avoid flush transmission is pressure to get out dirty cause damage to gearbox. Better drain and fill diluted instead of flush machine. Scotty Kilmer REV UP! :)
Glad you like the video, Juan!
I did my friend C30 with an AW55 transmission recently, but the method I used was different. After drining the gearbox & refilling , we the disconnected the oil output to the oil cooler , then ran the engine for a couple of seconds to push a litre of oil out, stopped the engine & replaced a litre. This was carried out 5 times, or untill the oil is clear. This method greatly reduces the new oil mixing with the old oil.
andy530i This is called the Gibbon method
What i don't understand is that you went through all the effort with double oil change etcetera but didn't change the transmission oil filter as recommended by the manufacturer
Excellent video please make more content of this car !!!
As this is Adam - our Volvo Catalog managers new daily driver, there will be plenty more to come!
@@fcpeuro can you do the same for 1999-2006 S80?
Best repair video I have seen. Very clear and precise. Do you have one for the valve body replacement?
Thank you! Not at the moment, but something we plan to do in the future!
Very useful videos! Thanks a lot! But where can i get the new o-ring for plug?
Great detailed presentation.
you should let the transmission sit for 10 seconds in every gear (both ways up and back)...this will dilute the fluid properly the first two drains and give you a closer to bright red at final fill.
Thanks for the great video.
Our pleasure Chak
Nice video! What is the best oil change interval for TG-81SC? I have volvo v60 2019.
greetings, I just want to ask, I can't take off the lower sump to see if it's missing, I'm going to replace it, can I take the upper sump off that goes under the filter and if you need oil, you can see if there's enough
what a great video you make it look very easy !
Bonjour, Merci pour cette vidéo qui va bien m'aider à vidanger la boite auto de ma V70 II.
Yes more P3 please
Thanks for video. I heard I might need a filter change as well though, which filter would that be?
I have a 12 volt oil pump so I'm thinking of making an adapter to adapt 3/8" hose to the small drain plug. I'll buy an extra drain plug, drill it out, and weld a short piece of 1/8" pipe (3/8" dia) to it. This way I could simply pump the new oil in from the bottom for each fill, eliminating the hassle of ever removing and re-installing the airbox.
amazing video! huge thanks!
Do these transmissions have internal filters? And do you recommend replacing it?
Doesn’t the rear wheel also have oil to be changed if it’s a 4w drive?
very nice and educative. thank you regards
Very helpfull!!!! Thank you very much!!
Very clear instructions, great work mate.
Awesome vid, what can I do if my scanner cannot show the trans fluid temp? as you said it should be around 50C on the final drain...
Brilliant video I'm going to do my 2007 xc70 2.4d5 would it be like this as my car doesn't have a atf dip stick
Really excellent video, very well done.
Thank you! Cheers!
awesome video .. great job
Would this same kit and procedure work for my 2012 XC90? If not, do you have a video for the 2012? Thanks, and I subscribed!!
Stefan, Thank you very much for your time, could you tell me how you measure the oil level at 50 degrees? Do you measure it with neutral gear, parking, or direct gear? thank youStefa
Hi, Do you have to reset a counter in the onboard computer to tell that you changed the gearbox oil ? Can this be done with the Maxicheck MX808 ? I have read this in the VIDA tool. It is to avoid later-on a DTC (in case of heavy load). Regards
Great video! I found a similar kit on your website for the TF-80SC 6 speed gearbox, but the fitment only included the petrol versions. Do you have a kit for a 2015 Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (215 hp) ? Thanks!
Great video! Anyone know why the small plug was removed when trying drain the transmission? Don’t just remove the big plug will do the job?
very educative .thank you. regards. .
Great video - thanks for creating and posting! I just completed my first transmission service (at 53000 miles) and it really needed doing. The fluid was very brown though thankfully didn't smell burned. It now looks almost fresh. One difference with my 2017 V60: I only got 2.8L out on the initial drain. It was not low on fluid (I got 1L out through the small level-setting plug) and the car was level. So I just used 3L instead of 4L per fill ... other than that, everything looked exactly like the video. Really curious as to whether other people are seeing a smaller quantity of fluid.
Did you use the Maxicheck 808 scan tool? What did you use to check temp and reset the TCM?
@@swesleyc7 No - I have an "iCarSoft CR Pro" which I used for the temperature reading. I didn't attempt to do a TCM reset.
@@swesleyc7 Another quick update: treated myself to a new diagnostic computer (Autel MaxiCOM MK808S) and did the transmission adaptation. It did actually improve the shift quality and got rid of an annoyance I've had ever since the car was new (pulling away from a stop, especially a *very* brief stop, felt like the transmission was totally disconnected and made it difficult to pull away smoothly - that's now gone). Strongly recommend doing the adaptation after fluid service.
Hi, great video. I just bought an 2012 XC70 with same box. Car have 105000 miles on the clock and the gearbox had fluid flush at 60000. I going to replace the oil and flush the box again soon. I noticed, when I do three point turn and shift from R to D the box kinda jerks littlebit sometimes, I was wondering if its normal. The box it self shifting nice and smooth. Thx Rob
Good job my friend from Liverpool 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
thank you very much sir. you did amazing :)
Cheers!
Excellent video thanx!
Great video! Is the procedure the same for a 2008 xc90 3.2 liter?
Great video! I'm doing the oil change on Monday. Just one question: shouldn't the TCM be updated after the oil change?
I heard that too, But one needs the Vida-Dice system to reset the parameters.
Great Video!
Great video.
Great video! I was trying to T55 to loose up the screw for the transmission oil box but it appears the screw was frozen- any thing that can help to loose it up?
Hey Grat Video. Quick one,,, why there is oil coming out (05:30) from the level plug.. since the same plug is used afterwards to set maximum level..when no oil is no more dripping ??
thank you very very good explain !
You are welcome, Patrick!
Great video. Thank you!
Glad you liked it!
@@fcpeuro did the change yesterday on my 2008 XC90. Very straightforward procedure with the help of this video. First change in 177K miles....
Great video, thanks. Although shouldn’t you also drop the pan and change the filter and gasket? Also, is it not necessary to complete the VIDA/DICE procedure, just bring the car up to operating temperature before final fill?
This is a sealed transmission
There is no filter.
Amazing video Any chance you can do serpentine belt and tensioner replacement video for 2015 s60 b4204t11 engine and also for timing kit replacement?
Btw I’ve noticed you’ve put 8 liters of transmission oil, isn’t it should be 6.6 liter?
Great video I have an 06. Xc70. 6 speed auto. Is it the same procedure
Can trans be used in other models manufacturers used same trans in, eg Ford alfa Volvo peugeot opel Vauxhall did they use adapter plate to use it by all those manufacturers?
I have 2013/2014 XC90, first gen. Do you need to reset the transmission fluid counter using Volvo DiCE for the 2nd gen?
Great tutorial love the way u explain everything so well . I have a 2012xc90 2.4 d5 I take it there is no filter to be changed I've done a bit of research and it doesn't seem like there is thanks in advance
no Doug the filter is inside the box
@@Bob-nu3xe great thanks so I take it u leave it alone
Good , thorough job. I'm considering trading in my Volvo v70 '03 . Wood you recommend the Volvo v60 ?
hello good video! the fiat 500 gearbox is also an aisin tf70 ,, in the manual it says that it carries only 2.6 liters it is true?
Nice video! Maybe you guys know, so it could help me I live abroad and love DIYing my Volvo but it’s a model never sold in the US A google search brought me my V40 has the very same T5 2.0 engine with 8-speed Aisin So my question is Is the procedure likely to be the same?
Great video thanks
Excellent video! how critical is the temperature measurement? everything else is easy but to check temp you need the electronic diagnostic device. Any way to get close without the tool?
Nope
drive for 25 mins you have to run the car anyway to get the new oil up to temp
The shops and dealers in my area have a different (and better in my opinion) method. They remove the lines and set up an empty bucket for the new fluid and the supply line sucks in fresh fluid from a large container. They usually bill me for 12qts. Then they just start the engine and let the pump cycle out all the old fluid. When the fluid coming out turns new, they shut the car off, put all the lines back, reset the fluid counters, and set the level.
So that's not really very helpful for a DIY-er which this video is targeted at.
@@jonathanlindsay2473 Your opinion, but many DIYers on the Swedespeed forum do it this way too. Personal preference, really.
Thanks great video, top draw
Glad you enjoyed it!