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2002 S60 Transmission Trouble S60

posted by  pageda on  Mon Nov 9 10:24 CST 2015
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I have a neighbor with the S60 with about 70K miles who says his transmission is toast, but I find out he has not checked fluid level yet! He says it is not shifting until it warms up.

What is a good transmission fluid to use? Would the S60 benefit to a trans flush like we do on the A70 transmission.

Any advise is appreciated as I am out of my element with the S60.

Thanks
Dan







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    2002 S60 Transmission Trouble S60

    posted by  pageda on  Mon Nov 9 11:31 CST 2015
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    I have learned the type of oil needed and flush through the radiator is a good thing to do. Once we check and correct fluid level I'll see how it runs.
    Thanks
    Dan








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      2002 S60 Transmission Trouble S60

      posted by  KlausC on  Tue Nov 10 10:26 CST 2015
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      His is a 5 speed automatic, requires 3309 ATF. Cheapest place to buy could be a Toyota dealer. It's not that cold yet!

      Be careful checking the fluid level, the plastic handle is known to break off if bent sideways.
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      Keeping it running is better than buying new








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        2002 S60 Transmission Trouble S60

        posted by  pageda on  Tue Nov 17 13:24 CST 2015
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        Thanks Klaus for the quick reply, my neighbor just got around to checking fluid level today. Level seemed fine but it looked a little dirty clearly not a nice clean color. The car has 88K miles on it.

        AAmco charged him close to $4K about 9 years and 30K miles ago to do something to the trans. H e contacted them and they said they would fix it for him for labor only cost,they supply parts which I ams sure will be high.

        He does have hard shifting some of the time that seemed to be while shifting into 3rd or 4th gear. I just drove it around the block and for the most part it shifted fine.

        I thought it might benefit from a trans flush and suggested he go to a reputable Indy in Tampa that has been around for 35 or 40 years for an opinion / recommendation.

        I don't know what he will do, I'm not sure that Aamco is the best solution. He does have a computer message that says he needs the transmission serviced.

        Dan







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          2002 S60 Transmission Trouble S60

          posted by  KlausC on  Tue Nov 17 14:09 CST 2015
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          Probably time to look for another car?
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            2002 S60 Transmission Trouble S60

            posted by  pageda on  Tue Nov 17 15:23 CST 2015
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            He is thinking about a new car and likely has not maintained this as well as he should at 88K he has not changed a timing belt.

            Does the trans sound shot?

            Thanks
            Dan








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              2002 S60 Transmission Trouble S60

              posted by  KlausC on  Tue Nov 17 15:38 CST 2015
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              Factory says Tbelt at 105K miles or 10 years. In the hot climate, he is pushing it. There is a possible 'fix' for the tranny -

              http://www.ipdusa.com/products/5538/107960-automatic-transmission-b4-servo-cover-update-aw55-50-51

              Some have had luck with this, others not so much. Read the description. If it doesn't solve the issue, the tranny will self destruct.
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                2002 S60 Transmission Trouble S60

                posted by  pageda on  Tue Nov 17 16:48 CST 2015
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                Thanks I will pass this on, replacing this cover and a flush might be worth a try.

                Dan








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                  2002 S60 Transmission Trouble S60

                  posted by  someone claiming to be David on  Tue Nov 17 19:02 CST 2015 [RELATED]

                  Before you do a flush read the codes. The "service transmission" light can/will also mean there is a fault coded stored in the computer. That will tell you what may be wrong. Flushing rarely helps a bad trans.








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                    2002 S60 Transmission Trouble S60

                    posted by  pageda on  Sat Dec 12 15:19 CST 2015
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                    Update, my neighbor went to Volvo and they programed the computer and said he was good to go. The trouble light came back on within a few miles. He called Volvo about it and waiting for their reply.
                    Dan







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