I checked the fluid in my 2003 Volvo SX drive today and noticed an odor a little like rotten eggs. The fluid was replaced about nine months ago and has about 50 hrs of use. Is this normal? An indication of a problem? What problem?
Gear oil is pretty stinky even when it is fresh....
Without knowing what type of gear oil you are using, it's hard to say....
But, if it looks clean (not milky) or discolored you are probably OK.........JK
IF you have the Volvo gear lube in it. GL-5 Synthetic gear lube, it should be a clear yellow color when new. If it gets burned from overheat or drive problems, it will turn black and smell like that.
IF you have the Volvo gear lube in it. GL-5 Synthetic gear lube, it should be a clear yellow color when new. If it gets burned from overheat or drive problems, it will turn black and smell like that.
IF you have the Volvo gear lube in it. GL-5 Synthetic gear lube, it should be a clear yellow color when new. If it gets burned from overheat or drive problems, it will turn black and smell like that.
Well, it's a medium to dark grey when spread on a piece of white card stock so I guess that's "black".
I don't see how it could overheat unless it happened when they test drove it after servicing it (last spring). What drive problems could cause this? Should I just replace the fluid myself and see if it happens again?
