Check The Oil Level (Transmission) - Volvo 740 GL Owner's Manual

1985 Volvo 740 GL, GLE, Turbo
CAUTION!
Oil spilled on a hot exhaust pipe constitutes a fire
risk.
A Cold transmission: oil temperature +105°F (+40°C). This is a normal temperature for the
transmission after idling for about 10 minutes.
At oil temperature below +105°F (+40°C), the level may be below the MIN mark.
B Warm transmission: oil temperature +195°F (+90°C). This temperature is reached after driving for
about 30 minutes.
At oil temperature above +195°F (+90°C), the level may be above the MAX mark.
NOTE:
The engine should be idling when checking transmission fluid level.
Check the oil level as follows:
Park the car on level surface with the engine idling.
Slowly move the selector lever through all the gear positions and then to position P. Wait 2 minutes
before checking the oil level. As the illustration shows, the dipstick has a "Cold" and a "Warm" side.
The oil level should be between the MIN and MAX marks.
Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth. CAUTION! The oil may be very hot!
Do not use rags that could leave lint on the dipstick.
The transmission is topped up via the dipstick tube.
The space between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick corresponds to 0.5 US qt. (0.5 liter). Do
not fill the transmission with too much oil, since this can result in oil being ejected from the transmission.
Too little oil, on the other hand, can negatively affect transmission operation, particularly in very cold
weather.
pg. 101 Brake and clutch fluids, Power steering fluid
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