Auto Gearbox Oil

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Dancing Demon
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Auto Gearbox Oil

Post by Dancing Demon » Tue May 06, 2014 3:59 pm

I am struggling to find the correct oil for the auto box on my 1995 Celebration. Volvo no longer do it - and cannot at present suggest an alternative.

Having done a google search there are posts which state it is a special oil due to additives?

What is the best oil to use please?

Thanks

Chris

PS This is what Opie Oils have recommended - The Fuchs ATF 3353, 4000 or 5005 are ideal for that

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doingitsideways
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Re: Auto Gearbox Oil

Post by doingitsideways » Tue May 06, 2014 10:38 pm

I would have thought Dextron II or better ATF would be fine.

They're not a particularly complex 'box, quite agricultural really compared to modern stuff.

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jamescarruthers
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Re: Auto Gearbox Oil

Post by jamescarruthers » Wed May 07, 2014 12:41 pm

Yup, it's Dextron II. Old fashioned but still readily available.
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)

Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)

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Re: Auto Gearbox Oil

Post by jamescarruthers » Wed May 07, 2014 12:51 pm

Oh, and I'd stick with Dexron II because you can never empty the box (it retains a few litres). So you'll end up with a mix if you put different or universal (lies) stuff in.
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)

Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)

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