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1979 Volvo 242 244 245

Automatic transmission

Capacity: 7.0 US qts = 6.5 liters/6.2 Imp. qts

Fluid

type:

Automatic Transmission Fluid type F or G(FLM).

Replace: no fluid change required under normal driving conditions.

When checking fluid level, the car should be on level ground, engine idling. Move the gear selector

slowly into all shift positions, then to position P. Wait two minutes before checking. (Distance between

Max and Min is approx 0.2 US qts=0.2 liters/0.2 Imp. qts.

NOTE: Dipstick graduations are for normal (range A) and cold (range B) transmission oil temperature.

When checking the fluid level, use a rag that will not leave lint.

pg. 57 Rear axle, power steering, brake fluid

Rear axle oil

Capacity: 1.7 US qts - 1.6 liters/1.4 Imp. qts.

Oil type: API GL-5 (MIL-L-2105 B or C)

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