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#336 of 379 Re: Mobile ATF 3309 [sheraotwp] by fedlawman

Jul 07, 2011 (10:32 am)

Replying to: sheraotwp (Mar 06, 2009 12:20 am)
Post from March 2009: "I talked to Volvo again and Exxon-Mobil again and got more clarification on this issue...Mobil 3309 conventional fluid was tested and APPROVED by Volvo, thats why the spec sheet for the product lists specific cars: such as Volvo V70. The NEWLY reformulated (just 5 months ago) Mobil 1 ATF synthetic is "recommended" for these same transmissions...It will say NEW FORMULA on the bottle and the bottle is grey. It is $7.90 a quart. Certainly much less than Volvo's brand. Here's Exxon-Mobil's no. if you want to call yourself: 800-662-4525 option 3."
 
My 2004 V70 now has 120,000 trouble-free miles and I've begun buying supplies to do my 120,000 mile service. To that end, I have been researching (again) approved transmission fluids to see if anything has changed in the past 2 years.
 
My main motivation this time around is to take my V70 to my local Ford dealer and let them use their machine rather than do the flush myself. I will speak with the Ford service manager to ensure that they will do the flush and use the correct JWS 3309 (Toyota T-IV) fluid.
 
I reposted the above quoted message from I discussion I had in 2009 (read posts from around 250 - 260) because I just called Exxon-Mobil to ask about using Mobil1 ATF synthetic fluid. I spoke with Luke in their tech support department and he confirmed that Mobil 1 ATF synthetic is NOT JWS 3309 compliant. He said the only transmission fluid that should be used in the Volvo V70 is Mobil ATF 3309.
 
For info, the Ford Fusion V6 with 6-speed automatic (Aisin F-21) transmission uses the same Mobil ATF 3309 fluid, which is also known as Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid (aka Toyota T-IV).
 
Lesson learned - there are still no approved synthetic fluids. I can't help but wonder how many V70's are out there with either the original (never changed) or improper fluid in the transmission. A failure waiting to happen...

#337 of 379 Re: Mobile ATF 3309 [fedlawman] by fedlawman

Jul 07, 2011 (2:26 pm)

Replying to: fedlawman (Jul 07, 2011 10:32 am)
I visited a Toyota, Ford, and Volvo dealership today.
 
Toyota wants $7/qt for T-IV fluid. Ford wants $7.40/qt for Motorcraft Premium ATF (I examined a bottle at the parts counter and confirmed it's the correct fluid, part no. XT8-Q-AW).
 
The Ford quick lube shop wants $169 to do the flush for me (including 15 qts of ATF). That's a really good deal - it would cost me $110 just to buy the Toyota T-IV alone (16 qts). Add $25 for the IPD kit and I'm at $135! It's definitely worth $35 to not have to do it myself.
 
The Volvo dealer quoted me $270 to do the flush. They don't even do a complete flush. They do a drain&fill - drive - drain&fill - drive - drain&fill. I told them "no thanks."
 
I'll be visiting the Ford dealer next week.

#338 of 379 Re: Volvo V70 XC geartronic transmission [estreed] by erics8

Sep 10, 2011 (3:09 pm)

Replying to: estreed (Nov 20, 2007 5:56 am)
Any updated info on the Volvo V70 XC AWD with upshift problems from 1 to 2. Your knowledge seemed great.
thank you

#339 of 379 Re: Volvo V70 XC geartronic transmission [erics8] by skatz2010

Sep 10, 2011 (3:49 pm)

Replying to: erics8 (Sep 10, 2011 3:09 pm)
I was extremely lucky! The dealer from which I purchased the car purchased another transmission (from a used Volvo, same year, model and mileage) for well under $1000 and had it shipped from GA and installed in the car. The car is running like a champ now and it is by far the most comfortable car I have ever been in. A new transmission from Volvo would have cost approx. $7000 depending on "any other issues they found with the vehicle" since they had no record of it being serviced by the original owner. I will never buy another Volvo simply because they don't stand behind their products anymore, but I will drive this one as long as it lasts.

#340 of 379 any attorneys? 340 posts all having same transmission issues! by dontbuyvolvo

Oct 23, 2011 (8:42 am)

we have a 2001 v70xc and have had transmission issues the entire time! Multiple software upgrades delayed the issue until out of warranty! Major design quality issues when transmissions start going out at 50000 miles and volvo is doing nothing about it. Obviously only a class action law suite will resolve. We will gladly join. We just paid cash for a 2010 xc90 and feel like we made a huge mistake! Volvo no longer means quality and customer service. I hope someone from corporate is reading this. Do not buy volvo!

#341 of 379 Re: any attorneys? 340 posts all having same transmission issues! [dontbuyvolvo] by skatz2010

Oct 23, 2011 (2:38 pm)

Replying to: dontbuyvolvo (Oct 23, 2011 8:42 am)
Volvo refuses to do anything about the issue with transmissions. I contacted Volvo USA twice and tried to contact the division in Sweeden (my email was redirected back to Volvo USA). I will never own another one, and it is true that you cannot drive to a Volvo certified mechanic without dropping $1000 so between maintenance costs and repairs, the financial hits just keep on coming! Mine still only has 62,000 miles and I spent $1200 last week when my key wouldn't turn in the ignition and a timing belt was supposedly cracked. They even charged me for a loaner car while mine was in the shop for four days waiting on parts!

#342 of 379 Re: Volvo V70 XC geartronic transmission [skatz2010] by fedlawman

Oct 23, 2011 (2:55 pm)

Replying to: skatz2010 (Sep 10, 2011 3:49 pm)
You bought a 10 year-old used car with no maintenance history and the dealer wouldn't even provide you a free loaner car while it was in for repairs?!?!
 
You should sue the dealership, Volvo, and the Federal Trade Commission for not protecting your rights!

#343 of 379 Re: Duped By a Dealer !! [stanleyd007] by mmasterson91

Dec 05, 2011 (5:53 pm)

Replying to: stanleyd007 (May 13, 2011 6:12 pm)
I think I have found a Cure to this problem. As I have had the exact same experience. It seems many have fixed this issue with the following replacement. B4 Servo replacement.
 
http://www.volvo-forums.com/t2477-st-20-transmission-problem-geartronic.htm
 
Read and see if this gives any relief. I will be replacing to see if it cures.

#344 of 379 Re: Duped By a Dealer !! [stanleyd007] by mmasterson91

Dec 05, 2011 (5:58 pm)

Replying to: stanleyd007 (May 13, 2011 6:12 pm)
UPDATE: Here is the part that supposedly Cures the V70/XC Shift/slip
 
http://www.ipdusa.com/products/5538/107960-b4-servo-cover-update
 
Heres Hoping, I am oredering

#345 of 379 Re: Cross-Roads [skatz2010] by mmasterson91

Dec 05, 2011 (6:03 pm)

Replying to: skatz2010 (Jun 29, 2011 1:11 pm)
This maybe an answer.
 
http://www.ipdusa.com/products/5538/107960-b4-servo-cover-update
 
I am Purchasing and hoping this cures the problem many have reported.
 
Many have reported this HAS CURED the Tranny problems with these V70s.

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