Volvo C70, 542 (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Volvo C70, 542 (USA / CAN) uses automatic transmission fluid with a capacity of 7,7 liters. Service intervals include checking or changing the fluid at 50000 miles and 52000 miles. The data covers 12 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
C70 T5 (2012-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,7 liter
  • Check 50000 miles
  • Code: AW55-50/51 5/1
C70 T5 (2012-2013)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 7,7 liter
  • Change 50000 miles
  • Code: AW55-50/51 5/1
C70 T5 (2010-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,7 liter
  • Check 52000 miles
  • Code: AW55-50/51 5/1
C70 T5 (2010-2012)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 7,7 liter
  • Change 52000 miles
  • Code: AW55-50/51 5/1
C70 T5 (2008-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,7 liter
  • Check 52000 miles
  • Code: AW55-50/51 5/1
C70 T5 (2008-2010)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 7,7 liter
  • Change 52000 miles
  • Code: AW55-50/51 5/1
C70 T5 (2007-2008)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,7 liter
  • Check 52000 miles
  • Code: AW55-50/51 5/1
C70 T5 (2007-2008)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 7,7 liter
  • Change 52000 miles
  • Code: AW55-50/51 5/1
C70 T5 (2006-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,7 liter
  • Check 52000 miles
  • Code: AW55-50/51 5/1
C70 T5 (2006-2006)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 7,7 liter
  • Change 52000 miles
  • Code: AW55-50/51 5/1
C70 T5 (2006-2007)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,7 liter
  • Check 52000 miles
  • Code: AW55-50/51 5/1
C70 T5 (2006-2007)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 7,7 liter
  • Change 52000 miles
  • Code: AW55-50/51 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Volvo C70 T5 automatic transaxle holds 7.7 liters of fluid across all listed configurations from 2006 through 2013. A capacity at this level typically reflects a full overhaul or dry-fill figure, accounting for the fluid volume held within the torque converter, valve body, and transmission pan combined.
  • For the 2006-2012 model year configurations, the service interval is set at 52,000 miles regardless of whether the condition is normal or severe use. The distinction between normal and severe use in these rows determines the nature of the service action rather than the mileage interval itself.
  • Under normal use conditions across the 2006-2012 configurations, the specified action at 52,000 miles is a fluid check rather than a full fluid change. A check interval indicates the fluid level and condition are to be inspected, with a change performed only if the fluid fails to meet acceptable standards.
  • Under severe use conditions across the same 2006-2012 configurations, a full fluid change is specified at 52,000 miles. Severe use typically encompasses operating conditions such as frequent towing, stop-and-go traffic, or extreme temperature exposure, all of which accelerate fluid degradation.
  • The 2012-2013 C70 T5 configuration carries a slightly reduced service interval of 50,000 miles compared to the 52,000-mile interval applied to earlier configurations. This 2,000-mile reduction applies equally to both the normal-use check and the severe-use change intervals.
  • The transaxle designation used across all rows indicates a unit where the transmission and final drive differential share a common housing. This layout is characteristic of front-wheel-drive platforms and influences the total fluid capacity, as the differential lubricant is integrated into the same fluid circuit.

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