Gearbox Aisin TG-81SD

The 8-speed automatic transmission Aisin TG-81SD or AWF8G55 has been produced since 2015 and is installed on the most powerful Volvo models, including hybrid modifications T8 TwinEngine. Such a transmission holds the total torque of the classic internal combustion engine and electric motor up to 650 Nm.

Specifications

Production years since 2015
Type automatic transmission
Number of gears 8
Type of drive all wheel
Engine volume, l up to 2.0
Torque output, Nm up to 650
Recommended oil Toyota ATF WS
Oil capacity, liter 7.0
Partial replacement, liter 4.0
Maintenance every 60 000 km
Gearbox lifespan, km ~300 000
Weight, kg 98

Gear ratios Aisin TG-81SD

Using the example of a Volvo XC90 T8 2020 with a 2.0 liter engine:

Main 3.329
1st 5.250
2nd 3.029
3rd 1.950
4th 1.457
5th 1.221
6th 1.000
7th 0.809
8th 0.673
Reverse 4.015

Using

The transmission was installed on:

  • Volvo S60 III (224), S90 II (234), V60 II (225), V90 2, XC60 II (246), XC90 II (256).

Disadvantages of the Aisin TG-81SD gearbox

  • This is a reliable hydromechanical automatic transmission, but it is very sensitive to oil purity.
  • The gearbox hydraulic unit quickly becomes clogged with wear products from the torque converter lock-up clutch.
  • The remaining problems with the automatic transmission are related to overheating, the heat exchanger is clearly too small here.
  • Plastic and Teflon parts of the transmission quickly wear out from high temperatures.
  • Then the lubrication pressure in the system decreases and the clutches in the packs begin to burn.

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