AN UPDATE: I drained the transmission fluid at the drain plug, which released about 3 quarts of some of the dirtiest, darkest fluid I've ever seen. Needless to say, this change was long overdue. I...

as far as I'm concerned, that is a good thing... I don't want to change out all the fluid. A bit at a time is fine.

will do. I am for sure a little nervous about changing the fluid at such high mileage. we do believe this is the original transmission, but these things are hard to tell. also, only one previous...

I've decided to go ahead and drain the ATF and refill. Toyota type-4 fluid, I know. Should be about 3.3 quarts. Wish me luck, hopefully changing the fluid doesn't end the tranny's life! I feel all...

Should I change the old transmission fluid? Service manual is vague about interval, suggesting no change is ever necessary unless towing under load. I want to make this transmission last as long as...

Is it too late to change my transmission fuid?

My reputable volvo mechanic says it is too late. Fluid is dark / has shavings. He says doing so will likely render the car undrivable. ...

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on my 2004 xc70 it is in the engine compartment, on the right/middle side. looks like this (see attached).

I am going to try replacing mine to get rid of EVAP code this week!

Every time I drive at high altitude (I drive back and forth from Oakland to Tahoe regularly) my Transmission Service Required (TSR) warning comes on. If I don't go to Tahoe and stay in the Bay Area,...