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1993 Volvo 940
pg. 8:13 Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission oil
Capacity: See "Specifications" section
Fluid type: Automatic Transmission Fluid type Dexron IID or IIE.
Replace: Every 20,000 miles (32,000 km).
Warning!
Oil spilled on a hot exhaust pipe constitutes a fire
risk.
A Cold transmission: oil temperature + 105°F (+40°C).
This is a normal temperature for the transmission after idling for about 10 minutes.
At oil temperature below + 105°F (+40°C), the level may be below the MIN mark.
B Warm transmission: oil temperature + 190°F (+90°C).
This temperature is reached after driving for about 30 minutes.
At oil temperature above +190°f (+90°c), THE LEVEL MAY BE ABOVE THE max MARK.
NOTE:
The engine should be idling when checking transmission fluid
level.
Check the oil level as follows:
Park the car on level surface with the engine idling.
Slowly move the selector lever through all gear positions and then to position P. Wait 2 minutes before
checking the oil level. As the illustration shows, the dipstick has a "Cold" and a "Warm" side. The oil level
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