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
Replacing the oil every 60 000 km
Replacing the filter 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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