850-93

My transmission (AT) is slipping and vibrating (sometimes badly) when
changing gear.
Oil is changed now and att regular intervals. Volvo original of course.
No fault codes present.
225000 kilometers.
Any ideas what to do ?
I think a gearbox costs about 2500 $ or more here. Not what i need right
now.

I have read about a lot of problem with the 1993 auto transmision in USA.
Here in sweden we are still not using AT that much but it is getting more
and more usual as time goes by.
(Why use anyting else)

Volvo here in sweden don´t know what i am talking about when i mentioned
that USA have had problems with AT.

Anders

 

Try finding a used box from a later model (95-) wreck. The -94
transmissions had valve body problems and solenoid problems that combined
with Volvo's recommended non maintenance led to early or unexpected
failure. To extend the life of the transmission almost indefinitely have
the transmission flushed at least every two years.

Bob

 

Hm OK
Is it the same gearbox all the way up S70 series.
I don´t know for sure but maybee there is a change in 1996.

Thanks.

Anders

 

Hi Stupid ques: Is there a drain plug for the AT fluid? IE: Can the be done by
a "driveway mechcanic" who regularly does oil changes? Thanks Steve