There is so much conflicting or missing information regarding this topic.
First off, I own a 2006 XC90 2.5T with 86K miles. It runs and shifts fine but like many that purchase a used vehicle, I want to know everything is squared away.
Let me be the one to tell anyone searching for info. regarding a DIY drain and fill on this vehicle:
It has no dipstick
It has one hose that is accessible
There is a drain plug but you had better locate the fill hole first and NO ONE here nor anywhere else has made it clear or illustrated where precisely it is located. It's a plug with a Torx bit head.
The discussion about fluids to use has achieved the stupid point here. Yes you need to use a fluid that meets the JSW-3309 and yes it is silly overpriced and the Toyota T-IV fluid is the same at a fraction of the cost...BUT you can also use Castrol
Transmax synthetic which I widely available
http://www.castrol.com/castrol/secti...tentId=7028224
I can do most basic and advanced basic car repairs but this task on this vehicle is a dealer or competent independent mechanic task and all of the loud mouthing about fluid is over the top and Interweb showboating.
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