1999 Volvo S80 Do I just need a ATF oil change or a Tranny

MARGOTLECHAT

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1999 VOLVO S80

1999 Volvo S80 129900 miles

I have had this gorgeous Volvo, second hand, for two months. No signals of problem, no funny noises, and have driven it over 5500 miles. I regularly verified fluids and did not perceive anomalies. The problem started today, four days after I took the car for engine oil change and general maintenance (fill up any missing fluid, safety and performance verification, etc) last Thursday to a Volvo dealer (!); They re ported the car was functioning well just needed minor piece replacements. Today, while driving, an alert message appeared on my dashboard "transmission/engine damage urgent repair" and the engine alarm light remained on while driving since then. Drove the car 5 minutes from the place the alarm appeared to home, and noticed the transmission started slipping, not gaining speed despite gasoline input. When I verified the car at home, I noticed that motor was very hot and ATF was more than 1/2 inch over hot max in the stick and dark brown. I am upset that such a neglect happened from a Volvo dealer that was supposed to top up fluids, not overfill them to the point of engine hazard. I am now wondering if a ATF flush will solve the problem or if it is too late and I need a costly Tranny rebuil/repair. What would be your advise? Can I claim that the Volvo dealer repair damage caused?

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MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

What if anything has the dealer done to the trans on the work sheet? If thy have over filled the transmission you may have a claim. With the oil being that colour it is very burnt and this dose not go well for the transmission, when the pan is removed there may be more evidence of problems being clutch material in the pan, you will have to get this checked at least, but first I would be talking to the dealer.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 AT 12:55 AM

JIS001

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The first thing you need to have done is scan the transmission control module for codes. If code
TCM-002B fourth gear incorrect gear ratio then your transmission has failed internally and you will need to have it replaced. You will also need to have the pan removed and checked for any metal contaminants. If you do have metal then you would also need to have the radiator and cooler lines replaced. If no metal contamination is found you will need to do a glycole test to make sure there is no coolant contamination. As for the engine being hot, all engines are very hot. Especially European cars. You may want to drill Volvo for some sort of GoodWill and see what happens.

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Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 AT 12:07 AM