Your Volvo is a speciality vehicle, which means it deserves the best care to serve you faithfully for years to come. Modern Volvo vehicles come equipped with “lifetime” transmission fluid.
A lifetime guarantee simply means that your transmission fluid should last the length of time your car is usable. However, if you were to consult with the manufacturer, they might have a different timeline on how long your car is supposed to last, and thus how long the transmission fluid is supposed to last.
Even though there is a lifetime guarantee, that doesn’t mean you should leave your Volvo unserviced or un-inspected. Fluid breaks down over time, so though it may last a long time, it may still break down quicker than expected. The transmission’s gears will wear down naturally, and it is the fluid’s job to lubricate and keep them functioning properly. Transmission fluid also helps control friction and cools the gears. Transmissions and transmission fluid is not subject to as harsh of heat as other components of the car, so it needs to be changed less often. Typically, you’ll have your transmission fluid checked every 50,000 miles as per factory suggestion.
However, because of the break down of the gears and of the fluid over time, you may notice a shift in your vehicle’s performance. Whether it is lurching, sluggish movement, or a problem with changing gears, it may be best to have your transmission fluid checked sooner to see if that is the cause.
It is recommended to take your Volvo to a certified mechanic immediately if you are seeing signs of transmission wear. If you are noticing that the quality is beginning to suffer then this might be due to a leak in the transmission fluid or high amounts of dissolved particles in the fluid. If you are noticing that the performance of the vehicle is suffering then it is recommended to have the fluid drained and replaced and to have any leaks sealed.
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