The BIG Transmission Posting: Gibbons method + other goodies!

[tj2k]

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

[JRL]

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

[tj2k]

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

[Astro14]

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.

[tj2k]

See picture (attached hopefully) - was going just about quick enough to get it into 6th...in a residential area.

[tj2k]

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)

[Astro14]

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...

[cattlecar]

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.

[tj2k]

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

[JRL]

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!