Volvo 164 Instruction Book - page 40
SERVICING
9 Automatic transmission BW 35
The oil in the automatic transmission
should not be changed but the oil level
should be checked every 10 000 km (6000
miles). The filler pipe with graduated dip-
stick is to be found under the bonnet just
i n front of the cowl.
N.B. The dipstick has different graduation
marks for a warm and cold transmission.
When the oil level is being checked, the
car should be standing level. With the en-
gine idling in position P, the level should
be between the upper and lower gradua-
tion marks on the dipstick. When topping-
up is necessary, use only special oil for
automatic transmissions, type A.
up is necessary, use only oil ATF, Type F.
I f this is not available, use Type A or
Dexron.
The dipstick should be wiped with a nylon
cloth, paper or chamois leather. Cloths
which leave residues on the dipstick must
be avoided.
10-11 Rear axle
The oil level in the rear axle should be
checked after every 10 000 km (6000 miles).
The oil level should be up to the filler hole.
I f necessary top up with the recommended
oil. The oil in the rear axle should be
changed after the first 5000km (3000 miles).
The old oil should be drained off by re-
moving the rear axle cover plate. This
should be carried out immediately after
driving while the oil is still warm. Oil can
also be sucked up through the filler hole
with a syringe. The rear axle should be
thoroughly flushed with the same oil as
used in the rear axle before being filled
with new oil. After this only the oil level
need be checked and topping-up with the
recommended oil carried out if required.
12-13 Differential brake
Cars fitted with a differential brake are
delivered from the factory with a trans-
mission oil according to the American
Military Standard MIL-L-2105 B provided
with an additive for rear axles with diffe-
rential brake. A similar type of oil should
be used for subsequent topping-up and
changing. Oil level checking and oil
changing are to be carried out at the same
i ntervals and in the same way as for a rear
axle without differential brake.
Transmission oil MIL-L-2105 B with
additive for differential brake.