Volvo S70 (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Volvo S70 (USA / CAN) uses automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 7,5 to 7,6 liters. The service interval is 52000 miles. The data covers 5 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
S70 2.3 T5 (1998-2000)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 7,6 liter
  • Change 52000 miles
  • Code: AW50-42 4/1
S70 2.3 T5 (1998-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,5 liter
  • Change 52000 miles
  • Code: AW55-50/51 5/1
S70 2.4 20V (1998-2000)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 7,5 liter
  • Change 52000 miles
  • Code: AW55-50 4/1
S70 2.4 T (1998-2000)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 7,6 liter
  • Change 52000 miles
  • Code: AW50-42 4/1
S70 2.4 T AWD (1998-2000)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 7,6 liter
  • Change 52000 miles
  • Code: AW50-42 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Volvo S70 (USA / CAN) automatic transaxle fluid change interval is 52,000 miles across all listed engine variants and use conditions for the 1998-2000 model years.
  • The 2.3 T5 carries a 7.6-liter transaxle capacity under severe use conditions, while the same engine's normal use specification lists a slightly lower capacity of 7.5 liters, a difference that reflects how thermal expansion and fluid behavior under varying operating loads can influence fill volumes.
  • The 2.4 20V is the only variant in the 1998-2000 range with a severe-use transaxle capacity of 7.5 liters, placing it below the 7.6-liter figure shared by the 2.3 T5, 2.4 T, and 2.4 T AWD under the same severe condition.
  • The 2.4 T and 2.4 T AWD both share an identical severe-use transaxle capacity of 7.6 liters, meaning the addition of all-wheel drive hardware on the AWD variant does not alter the automatic transaxle fluid fill volume relative to the standard 2.4 T.
  • A transaxle designation, as noted across all rows, indicates a combined transmission and differential assembly, which accounts for the relatively high fluid capacities in the 7.5-7.6 liter range compared to standalone transmission units.
  • The 52,000-mile change interval applies uniformly to both normal and severe use conditions on the 2.3 T5, which is notable given that severe use typically shortens service intervals in many other vehicle fluid specifications.

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