Automatic Transmission Fluid - Volvo 850 Owner's Manual

1996 Volvo 850
pg. 8:13 Automatic transmission fluid
Check the oil level as follows:
Park the car on a level surface with the engine idling . Slowly move the gear selector lever through all
the shift positions and then to position P. Wait 3 minutes before checking the oil level.
As the illustration shows, the dipstick has a COLD and a HOT side. The oil level should between the
MIN and MAX marks. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth.
WARNING! 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.
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 temperatures below 105° F (40° C), the level may be below the
MIN mark.
B Warm transmission: oil temperature 169° F (80° C). This temperature after driving for about 30
minutes. At oil temperatures above 190° F (90° C), the level may be above the MAX mark.
Fluid type: ATF Dexron IIE/III and Mercon.
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