Volvo: Identify Auto Trans Type

I am wondering how i identify the type of transmission type i have. The
Ower's Manual refers to a AW5 and AW4 and the fluid type is quite different
between the two.

Could someone help me find where this information is?

thanks

 

What model & year please?

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Is for the New York City Firemen who lost their lives on September 11,2001.
The official count is 343, but there was also a volunteer who lost his life
aiding in the initial rescue efforts. And I will never forget them as
long as I live,
nor should any American.

 

It is a year 2000, V70 model

 

More than likely it is an aw 50-55 transmission you will to check your
owners manual for the correct type
Glenn

--
"*-344-*Never Forgotten"
Is for the New York City Firemen who lost their lives on September 11,2001.
The official count is 343, but there was also a volunteer who lost his life
aiding in the initial rescue efforts. And I will never forget them as
long as I live,
nor should any American.

 

doesn't the mfr plate on the fender or some such under the hood have all
the identity stuff such as xmissions?
also, can you not take the VIN and decode, eg for 1 998 v70xc?

 

I am wondering how i identify the type of transmission type i have. The

AW50-42 is 4 speed. AW55-50 is 5 speed.

Niels

 

I seem to remember that you can tell the difference between the two by
the markings on the shifter and by the atf fluid dipstick. Supposedly
if the handle to the dipstick is yellow and easy to get to it is the
older 4 speed type while the newer 5 speed type has a hard to reach red
handle. But, I might have it wrong .

Volvo supplied both 4 and 5 speed automatic transmissions for a period
of time.

There is probably also a way to tell from the VIN number. Your friendly
Volvo dealer should be able to look it up.

John