Your 1993 Volvo 940 has an automatic transmission, which means that it uses transmission fluid to lubricate the gears and keep the transmission running smoothly. The transmission fluid should be changed every 30,000 miles, or every 3 years.
__Here is a guide on how to change the transmission fluid in your 1993 Volvo 940__
Tools and Materials Needed:
- New transmission fluid (AW500 fluid or equivalent)
- A new transmission filter
- A transmission oil pan gasket
- A funnel
- A 17mm wrench
- A 24mm wrench
- A drain pan
- A torque wrench
- Rags
- Safety glasses
Procedure:
1.) Turn off the engine and let it cool down completely.
2.) Put the car up on ramps or jack stands. Make sure the car is in "Park" and that the parking brake is engaged.
3.) Locate the transmission fluid drain plug. It is a 17mm bolt on the bottom of the transmission pan.
4.) Place the drain pan under the drain plug and loosen the plug with a 17mm wrench.
5.) Allow all of the old fluid to drain into the drain pan.
6.) Replace the drain plug and tighten it securely.
7.) Locate the transmission filter. It is a cylindrical-shaped part located on the side of the transmission.
8.) Remove the transmission filter bolts and take out the old filter.
9.) Install the new transmission filter and tighten the bolts securely.
10.) Locate the transmission oil pan gasket. It is a thin, paper-like gasket that sits between the transmission pan and the transmission.
11.) Remove the old gasket and clean the gasket surfaces.
12.) Install the new gasket and tighten the transmission pan bolts securely.
13.) Add new transmission fluid to the transmission through the dipstick tube. Use a funnel to add the fluid.
14.) Check the transmission fluid level and add more fluid if necessary. The fluid level should be between the "Full" and "Add" marks on the dipstick.
15.) Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes.
16.) Shift the transmission through all of the gears, and then check the fluid level again. Add more fluid if necessary.
17.) Lower the car off the ramps or jack stands.
That is how you change the transmission fluid in your 1993 Volvo 940.
