Volvo S70 (USA / CAN)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

The Volvo S70 (USA / CAN) uses manual transmission fluid with a capacity of 2.1 liters. The data covers 4 configurations of this model.

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

TypeSpecifications
S70 2.3 T5 (1998-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,1 liter
  • Code: M56 5/1
S70 2.4 20V (1998-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,1 liter
  • Code: M56 5/1
S70 2.4 T (1998-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,1 liter
  • Code: M56 5/1
S70 2.4 T AWD (1998-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,1 liter
  • Code: M58 5/1

Additional Notes

  • Across all four S70 configurations covered — the 2.3 T5, 2.4 20V, 2.4 T, and 2.4 T AWD — the manual transaxle fluid capacity is uniformly rated at 2.1 liters for the 1998-2000 model years.
  • A transaxle combines the transmission and differential into a single housing, so the 2.1-liter figure represents the total fluid volume for that integrated unit rather than a standalone gearbox.
  • The Volvo S70 (USA / CAN) 2.4 T AWD shares the same 2.1-liter manual transaxle capacity as the non-AWD variants, indicating the front transaxle unit itself holds an identical volume regardless of drivetrain configuration.
  • All four configurations carry a normal use condition tied to the 2.1-liter capacity, meaning the specification applies to standard operating conditions rather than a severe-duty or first-change-only scenario.
  • The consistency of the 2.1-liter figure across both turbocharged and naturally aspirated engines — the 2.3 T5, 2.4 T, and 2.4 20V — suggests the same manual transaxle unit was shared among the S70 lineup during the 1998-2000 period.

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