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  1. #51
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    Hey, thanks for the post, it made me laugh (ref: Brits & the age bit).

    Over here, stealers value cars by a specific bi-yearly date (as well as the usual general age, spec, mileage & condition etc.). New registrations plates are twice yearly and typically (though not always), new models are introduced September with that new plate. Hence, the age we mention. It's not a perfect system (for identifying which variant a vehicle may be) but it is a general rule of thumb as that's when manufacturers *tend* to release new revisions / versions of their vehicles.

    Sorry for the lengthy explanation, just thought I'd try explain it - I'll probably be corrected by a Brit now!

    I hear what you're saying about that mileage - and totally agree.

    By the way - I put the car in manual mode & saw that it has a 6 speed transmission.

    Do you happen to know if the Gibbons method is suitable for my 6 speed transmission and how I determine which transmission is fitted please?

    Googling what a quart is, I think it was 1.13 Litres.

    Thanks very much again

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    XC70s do not have a 6 speed unless there's some option over there I never heard of.
    NEVER in the US, all 5 speeds, 2001-2007
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    Oki - but it def. went 1 thru 6.

    I'll have to take a picture of the dash display when it shows "6". I'll nip out shortly

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    Gibbons method works with all transmissions. Key issue is being able to verify level when complete.

    Some transmissions, like the 722.6 NAG in my S600, are very difficult to check/ensure fluid level (temperature has to be validated and a separate dipstick/tool used)...the AW-55 is level sensitive...but at least it has the dipstick...

    JRL is right, only AW-55s were available on US XC models.
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    See picture (attached hopefully) - was going just about quick enough to get it into 6th...in a residential area.
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    Found this on Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_XC70#2006

    Quote:
    Second generation

    Production 2000–2007
    Assembly Torslanda, Sweden,
    Ghent, Belgium
    Samutprakarn, Thailand[9]
    Platform Volvo P2 platform
    Engine 2.3 L Turbo I5,
    2.4 L I5,
    2.4 L CNG/LPG I5,
    2.4 L Turbo I5,
    2.5 L Turbo I5,
    2.4 L Diesel I5
    Transmission
    5-speed manual,
    6-speed manual,
    5-speed automatic,
    6-speed automatic
    Wheelbase 2,756 mm (108.5 in)
    XC: 2,764 mm (108.8 in)
    Length 4,709 mm (185.4 in)
    XC: 4,732 mm (186.3 in)
    Width 1,803 mm (71.0 in)
    XC: 1,859 mm (73.2 in)
    Height 1,491 mm (58.7 in)
    XC: 1,562 mm (61.5 in)
    2003-07: 1,466 mm (57.7 in)
    R: 1,448 mm (57.0 in)

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    Make certain that you can find the dipstick and check the fluid level on this transmission before you undertake a Gibbons flush. It's not one I've seen before...
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    I really think the method was first used by someone who did the prep for a colonoscopy........

    6 speeds were in European diesels in 06. I guess yours is a diesel.

    If you didn't know the 6 speed has no dipstick. They use a drain plug with a center screw sealing a standpipe. The standpipe extension on drain plug is place at the full level for warm fluid (50-60 C) while idling. The fill plug is at the far LH forward corner of gearbox top. It is a TX55 plug.

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    Yes, it's a D5 and thanks no, I didn't know, no dip-stick

    I did post up a quote from Wiki (don't think it's against forum rules) but it flashed up that it needed to be vetted by a forum Admin - so guess it's still pending. I now wonder who the manufacturer of the 6 speed is. I'm hoping it's not ZF (only because I had another well known estate vehicle with problematic torque converter not locking - just bad luck).

    No longer keen on doing a flush myself without any examples of this specific transmission having been flushed successfully by someone of similar skills to that of my own - before

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    Aisin Warner just like the 5 speeds.
    Unless you have the right tool for measuring the fluid, it's next to impossible to get it right!
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    2007 V70 2.5T White/Oak, 112K miles. My daily driver and GORGEOUS
    2000 V70R wife's. Won't sell, now at 148K miles !! and still (almost) perfect.
    2000 S70 GLT SE with 29,000 miles!!! A time capsule, V70R front bumper, Volans, etc. SOLD!!! (I Will regret selling this!)

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