Volvo 164 1971, Instruction Book

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SERVICING
9 Automatic transmission BW 35
The oil level in the automatic transmission
should be checked
every 10,000 km
(6000 miles). Under the bonnet (hood) at
the rear of the engine there is a marked
dipstick located in the filler tube. Note that
the dipstick has different marks for a hot
and cold transmission. The oil level should
be checked with the car on level ground.
With the engine idling in position "P", the
l evel should be between the upper and
l ower graduation marks on the dipstick. If
topping up is required, oil under the de-
signation Automatic Transmission Fluid,
Type F, should be used. If this oil 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 Final drive
Check the oil level in the final drive every
10,000 km (6000 miles). The oil should
reach up to the filler hole. If necessary top
up with oil. The oil in the final drive should
first be changed after 2500 km (1250 miles).
The oil is drained by removing the bottom
plug in the final drive casing. The oil
should be drained when it is warm. Clean
the bottom plug thoroughly.
After this only the oil level need be
checked and topped up when necessary.
12-13 Differential lock
Cars fitted with a differential lock 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 differential lock.
A similar type of oil should be used for
subsequent topping-up and changing. Oil
l evel checking and oil changing are to be
carried to at the same intervals and in the
same way as for a rear axle without
differential lock.
Rear axle oil MIL-L-2105 B with
additive for differential lock.
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