Volvo 164 Owner's Manual - page 46
SERVICING
9 Automatic transmission BW 35
The oil in the automatic transmission
should normally not be changed but the
oil level should be checked every 10 000
km (6000 miles). The filler pipe with
graduated dipstick is to be found under
the bonnet just in front of the cowl.
N.B. The dipstick has different gradua-
tion marks for a warm and cold trans-
mission. When the oil level is being check-
ed, the car should be standing l evel. With
the engine idling in position "P", the level
should be between the upper and lower
graduation marks on the dipstick. When
topping-up is necessary, use only Automatic
Transmission Fluid, Type F.
I f this oil is not available, Type A or Dex-
ron may be used.
The dipstick should be wiped with a nylon
cloth, paper, etc. Cloths which leave fluff
on the dipstick must be avoided.
For cars used for hard driving, or in hilly
countries, etc., preventive service should
be carried out by an authorized Volvo
workshop every 40 000 km (24000 miles).
10-11 Rear axle
The oil level in the rear axle should be
checked after every 10 000 km (6 000
miles). The oil level should be up to the
filler hole. If necessary top up with the re-
commended oil. The oil in the rear axle
should be changed after the first 2 500 km
(1 500 miles). The old oil is drained off by
removing the bottom plug. After this only
the oil level need be checked and top-
ping-up with recommended oil carried out
i f required.
The oil should then be warm and the mag-
netic plug must be well cleaned. It is of
great importance to the lifetime of the final
drive that particles and impurities from
running-in are removed.
12-13 Limited slip
Cars fitted with a limited slip differential
are delivered from the factory with a rear
axle oil according to the American Military
Standard MIL-L-2105 B provided with an
additive for rear axles with limited slip.
A similar type of oil should be used for
l evel checking and oil changing are to be
subsequent topping-up and changing. Oil
carried out at the same intervals and in
the same way as for a rear axle without
li mited slip.
Rear axle oil MIL-L-2105 B must be
provided with additive for limited slip
differential.
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