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'Ford, Dexron, Mercon, it doesn't matter in the standard trans....' WTF? over 200 1977

posted by  someone claiming to be Bob on  Sat May 25 10:19 CST 2002 [RELATED]

"I am indeed the same fellow"

Scary. And one of the many reasons why I embrace the "DIY" philosophy whenever possible.

"I will continue to do what I have done successfully with these transmissions for years"

Do us all a favor, please. Click on the "archives" link at the bottom of this page, and do a search for "M46 fluid." Specifically, take a look at this thread.

Then, pick up the phone and call any competent Volvo garage and ask to speak to the "head tech." Ask him if it is advisable to use Dextron or Mercon in an M46/M47 Volvo transmission. I've been told, very emphatically, by numerous techs (dealer + indy. garages), to never use anything other than Type 'F' or its equivalents in the M46.

If you want to experiment with your own car, fine. But if folks are entrusting you with their vehicles, and you are installing fluids that are not recommended by Volvo, then something is very wrong. I personally would be quite upset if I paid you to do work on my car, and you pulled something like this.

Have a good day. ;-)

-=Bob=-





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