Would it be safe to say that as a general rule of thumb that Automatic Volvo's shift slightly harsher that other makes of cars. IE: Tractor engine attached to Tank Transmission?
Or do I just have a sour tranny.
Sincerely Head strapped to Head-Rest
Stiff Transmission, Sore Neck
Jul 23, 2006
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The automatic in my wife's 1991 740 is no worse than what comparable cars from other manufacturers had back then.
You may notice a difference when comparing the performance of an older to a newer car, as there have been advancements in technology and performance (and price).
Thanks Jealous and Worried
I would have to agree with you, KLB. My 1993 940 is pretty bad when it is shifting at high RPMs, if you don't push it too hard, though, after
10-15 minutes, it gets better at low RPMs.Hey Robert
At first I was just wondering if Volvo's just naturally shifted a little more harsh that other automatics. But since then I read up a little in the Volvo FAQ's
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and there seems to be a possible symptom relief if one flushes the system, changes the filter, cleans the pan and switches to synthetic ATF. But the real culprit is a little (I think rubber) ball inside the transmission that is 5.5 mm in diameter but wears down in size with use (quickly if harsh on transmission). Apparently it is accessible without dropping transmission if I understood correctly. I think myself I will go for the flush etc. if I can find a shop that makes me feel secure and hope that things improve. My harsh shift is even at low speeds but of course I am complaining about up-shifting between first and second
Remember transmission oil changes should take place every 30,000 miles on
200/700/940 series cars. Could be that the ATF is getting rather tired.All the best, Peter.
700/900/90 Register Keeper, Volvo Owners Club (UK).
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> and there seems to be a possible symptom relief if one flushes the system, > changes the filter, cleans the pan and switches to synthetic ATF. But the > real culprit is a little (I think rubber) ball inside the transmission > that is 5.5 mm in diameter but wears down in size with use (quickly if > harsh on transmission). Apparently it is accessible without dropping > transmission if I understood correctly. I think myself I will go for the > flush etc. if I can find a shop that makes me feel secure and hope that > things improve.
Ok, sounds great to me, any thoughts on going Synthetic?
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