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Welton
Wednesday 11th March 2009, 08:09
My first gear (and reverse sometimes) needs a bit more pressure then usual to engage when the oil is cold and sometimes I will select another gear to 'settle' the box first.

Is this normal? once up and running the gears are fine.

bailes1992
Wednesday 11th March 2009, 17:21
Have you checked your gearbox oil? Be my first port of call :)

gazbak1
Wednesday 11th March 2009, 18:19
what volvo we talking about here?

gazbak1

Welton
Thursday 12th March 2009, 10:49
Sorry it's an S40 T5 (2005).

CONDYBOY
Thursday 12th March 2009, 13:20
Change the oil not that I want to start an old arguement but I used an off the shelf gl5 grade oil and have had no probs in 18months of driving. many ppl only use the volvo oil but it costs more!

Welton
Tuesday 17th March 2009, 13:16
I wondered whether the cables need adjusting maybe?

I get what you mean about the oil though though - I remember when I was 'envolved' with a Mitsi FTO the general opinion was that a 'quality' gearbox prefers a thinner grade oil and many reported a fine gearchange after sorting the oil out.

Hey chap, I just noticed your from Scotland - my S40 came from Coldstream on the reg doc :lovestory