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    Default 2001 XC Automatic transmission oil

    Why doesn't Volvo just tell us what the tranny oil is?
    They give it a Volvo number leaving us with one option, buy it at a crazy price from them.
    Shouldn't the profit margin be on the sale of the car, not sale of the lubricants.
    Sure for someone that isn't doing anything other than putting gasoline in the car and making appointments for dealer service this doesn't matter.
    Seems alot of Volvo people are do it your-selfers for maintenance.

    Do they (Volvo) expect us to believe that it is some secret concotion that is created by men in black suits in a laboratory in Sweden?
    There is an oil out there that is suitable, just tell us already.

    I bought a former lease vehicle and really want to service the transmission but at $15/quart , $100 for an oil change is crazy talk.

    Maybe if enough of us contact them they will tell us the "big" secret?
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    Mobil is the manfacturer. ATF 3309 is the name of it. Do a search on mobils homepage or just type Mobil ATF 3309 in google and you will find the product sheet.

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    The going rate is more like $300 if you have the dealership do it the right way. I haven't done the Mobil search yet, but that's interesting. The Volvo stuff comes in some very Euro-looking cubical silver jugs.
    '04 XC70, Ice White, Taupe. Original owner (196K miles as of may21). 6 wheel bearings, broken ignition switch, broken turbo downtube flange, failed throttle body, many warped rotors, and a myriad of weird crap. Still my favorite car ever.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jbl
    Mobil is the manfacturer. ATF 3309 is the name of it. Do a search on mobils homepage or just type Mobil ATF 3309 in google and you will find the product sheet.
    Not for the XC.
    Only model not listed.
    I dont want to do this unless I am 1000% sure I am putting the proper fluid in.

    http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lub...l_ATF_3309.asp
    2001 XC Java
    1994 Dodge Dakota 4WD 5 speed 305,000 RIP
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    Quote Originally Posted by babalu87
    Not for the XC.
    Only model not listed.
    I dont want to do this unless I am 1000% sure I am putting the proper fluid in.

    http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lub...l_ATF_3309.asp
    Interesting web site; however the Mobil listing for ATF 3309 has errors. For instance it lists XD90, a model that does not exist. And what is an M70? It gives the the Volvo part no. as 116154. I'll bet that this part no. is for all current Volvo 60, 70, 80, and 90 series automatics, which are supplied by Aisin-Warner, like other cars on the list. It also shows Audi, GM, Saab, and Toyota part numbers.

    Maybe your local Porsche dealer has it on sale!!

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    Valvoline:

    Thank you for your question! Valvoline does not have a substitute for the
    Volvo gearbox oil for a 2001 Volvo XC.



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    2001 Volvo XC (Cross Country)
    Automatic transmission

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    > Thank you for your question! What type of vehicle do you have?


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    Mobil does not have a product that will meet your vehicle requirements.


    I think its the Mobil too.
    Try and buy it.
    Try and get Volvo OR Mobil to admit it
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    Mobil 3309 is cross-referenced to Volvo part number 116154 (1161540-8 in the owner's manual). From the owner's manual, it's the same automatic tranny in all models: XC/V70/V70AWD.

    I'll be using the Mobil 3309 for my flush per the "gibbons method" around 50k miles.

    Tom
    2010 T6 - Climate, Convenience, Premium Audio, RSE, Moonroof, ABL
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    Quote Originally Posted by toma nova
    Mobil 3309 is cross-referenced to Volvo part number 116154 (1161540-8 in the owner's manual). From the owner's manual, it's the same automatic tranny in all models: XC/V70/V70AWD.

    I'll be using the Mobil 3309 for my flush per the "gibbons method" around 50k miles.

    Tom
    The Mobil stuff sure looks/sounds like the correct fluid but why would they tell me Mobil does not have a product that will meet your vehicle requirements.

    Have you found somewhere that sells the Mobil 3309?
    2001 XC Java
    1994 Dodge Dakota 4WD 5 speed 305,000 RIP
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    Quote Originally Posted by babalu87
    The Mobil stuff sure looks/sounds like the correct fluid but why would they tell me Mobil does not have a product that will meet your vehicle requirements.
    I've found that suppliers of OEM stuff have rather poor records. Look at all the mistakes under the listing for Mobil 3309...

    Now we need to find a relatively inexpensive source for this trany oil...

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    Quote Originally Posted by dlr97
    I've found that suppliers of OEM stuff have rather poor records. Look at all the mistakes under the listing for Mobil 3309...

    Now we need to find a relatively inexpensive source for this trany oil...
    LOL, we just need a source.

    I haven't found one yet
    Maybe at area 51?
    Anyone live in Nevada?
    2001 XC Java
    1994 Dodge Dakota 4WD 5 speed 305,000 RIP
    2006 Toyota Tundra SR5 crew cab

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