DIY Volvo XC70 Transmission Flush

[@carsncabins1349]

This is what taking proper care of your vehicle looks like folks. Ignore the words “lifetime fluids” that’s impossible.

[@johnhanson01]

Not true it is lifetime fluid, it lasts the lifetime of your vehicle however the lifetime of you vehicle is severely shortened with no fluid changes 😂

[@pbierre]

Tried your technique today, and it's fantastic. Used 12 quarts of ATF. For my radiator hose, I went to the junkyard and got the return line off a junker, then made my own plug-in flush output hose. Thanks for documenting this process.

[@pbierre]

My parts list: 12 qts. Mobil 1 3309 ATF 1 x 9458149 Cooling Hose plastic retainer clip 2 x 988840 Cooling hose o-ring 1 x 977751 Geartronic trans. drain plug aluminum washer

[@thebaconchickengamer4914]

There is a special place in heaven for people like you. Thank you. Very helpful video!

[@jamesakers9696]

Just did this today 2.23.20 and the difference in how the trans shifts is freaking amazing. It's as smooth as a torquefilght and stopped the dropping sound when is would downshift from second to first. You are amazing and what great advice you give.Thank You! .

[@nabeeljacksonrhoda6480]

Not sure if you'll see this or reply but when you say the "dropping sound", was this like some sort of deep winding down sound? Cos ive been wondering what this sound was as Im about to do the flush as explained

[@TNGMug]

Great work. Repair videos are 30% knowing how to do it and 70% knowing how to present.

[@gilthethrill9179]

This was 100% helpful! I just bought a 2005 xc70 w/150k. I was just going to drain and refill but after seeing this I can do the whole thing myself. Saves me much needed money. Thanks, man! P.S. I wish everybody changed the fluid at around 40k to 50k. It would make our cars last a LOT longer.

[@pbellissimo]

So true, the most overlooked oil change

[@paulnielsen8528]

At the U-pull I got a spare dipstick. Chopped the very top off and glued on an extension handle from stiff fuel line. Pull the car's dipstick when it's cold and put this one in for all the ins/outs during the process. Then put the original back. Then, I chopped the end of the return hose at the u pull and attached that to clear drain hose. So just pull the hose and snap in my custom drain hose and go to town. I also got some hose that fits in the dipstick port and did 2 things. 1 - duct tape it to my regular funnel and 2 - tape it to a stick as a stiffener so I can accurately and easily push it into the dipstick port.

[@mars1952]

Brilliant!

[@davidbeckycarpenter2837]

This was such a rescue cure. No more slamming into gear or hesitation. Shifts like a new car. It did take 4 gallons of fluid though before it it was clean. I dont think previous owner ever changed fluid.

[@mars1952]

That's great!

[@marcusteran4499]

DavidBecky Carpenter how many miles did you have on your vehicle when you changed it?

[@scotts6998]

The most comprehensive and well edited Volvo transmission fluid change video yet. I'm watching this prior to changing my 2006 S60 2.5T fluid and will now add the in-line filter option thanks to your suggestion and fine video. Thanks!

[@SirOlsen1]

I just bought myself a 2004 model XC70 as well (my dreamcar - the looks of those models just appeals enormously to me - even more than later models!). Luckily the former owner did`t know anything about cars, so he has sent the car to authorized volvo mechanics every time (and has done all services - even 20k km ahead of schedule). I know the automatic transmission can be a problem with these cars, but undoubtfully if you treat it well by flushing it at least every 60k km, it can live and last for a long time. Your video was a great great tutorial for me, and I do feel I can be able to do this myself (I love trying out repairs myself, if possible, and videos like yours are extremely helpful for me). Thank you a lot for your effort! Now I can treat the car of my dreams even better :) (at least when we know that automatic transmission can be quite expensive if you don`t treat it right!).

[@OutofTuneDavid]

Thanks a lot, my roommate have a 2002 volvo v70 XC (also been called XC70 sometimes). He bought it with 105,000 miles on it, the transmission shifting funny when hot, take 2-3 second go to D gear from N gear, and pretty slow (takes 2-3 second.) when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear and 4th to 3rd gear. After follow your instruction flush the transmission several times and add in-line filter to the low pressure line. Also replace the B4 servo cover on the transmission, which just cost like 25 buck on IPD. Now it shifting a lot better then before, although still have a short delay shift in 3rd gear, but way better then before. When we fist drain the fluid from the drain plug, the plug is full of tiny metal piece, and the fluid coming out is totally black like 5000mile engine oil, it smells not like transmission at all and have a burnt smell. We using the valvoline multi-vehicle atf, the red bottle one, because of it's full synthetic, and 4 quart only cost $18 in walmart. Now, the car have 120,000 miles on it, running very strong. like you say, it also get 1.5 MPG (22.1 to 23.6) better then before . If we haven't seen your video, this transmission probably fail very soon, and cost $$$ to get another salvage transmission with same problem. Sorry for my broken English, but I really appreciate your work for this video, and give us the great idea about in-line filter.

[@mars1952]

+Jialiang Wang Thanks for the very nice comment. I really like it when my videos save my viewers money.

[@jeffdavies2753]

Good instructions. Did this yesterday. I tipped the car sideways on the jack to get more out and it was 4L. I used all synthetic NULON fluid which is Toyota IV compliant. Its a 24mm socket for the drain plug.

[@playharder1435]

Nice thorough job, you did more than most techs would.

[@loden888]

I like how you wiped your hands with a paper towel at the end. It can be a messy job; I've used a lot of towels with a drain and fill on my RAV4.

[@plopping-wetlyacademyofmot9639]

Very good video 👌 this helped me save my car from the scrap yard. A couple notes: You don't need Mobil 1. Anything "Toyota T4 or JWS3309" compatible is what the factory spec is. You also don't need to drain the transmission in the beginning. You will be pumping out all the fluid anyways. It uses the same amount, just less work. Get an extra green clip and orings and keep them in garage for next time. Half the time the green clips break.

[@charging7]

If you don't drain the sump out, you can't get the magnet cleaned on the drain plug so draining first makes sense to me

[@plopping-wetlyacademyofmot9639]

@@charging7 good point.

[@retrovintagething7013]

A washer drain hose can be used instead of the clear hoses. I just performed this on my 2006 xc70 in Niagara Falls Canada. Car is actually peppier now! 230,000 km. I only flushed 12Lt. I wish I had bought more oil. Consider removing the air intake pipe on the air filter to make room for the funnel.

[@wings4078]

My Mikita flashlight is my most important tool,good vid,tks !!

[@tuboboludo]

Thank you for an excellent video, Mars. The steps you followed encouraged me to attempt it on my 2007 XC70, that BTW, and without any desire to compete with your daughter, hasn't had an ATF flush in 108K miles! I I don't know what I was thinking. I just wasn't smart enough to distrust Volvo when a car manual states transmission oil replacement is not necessary on these models. Thanks again.

[@mars1952]

How many miles were on the transmission at the time? How is it now?

[@tomwhitfield2694]

We recently purchased a 2007 xc70 and it has started a really hard downshift and it's sluggish. Car has 175,000 miles and I have no idea if it's ever been flushed/filled. I'm going to attempt this soon and I'm curious what fluid you used and if you saw an improvement? Thanks!

[@brianbennett1244]

Removing the air tube to the airbox would give much better access. Great video!

[@heavymechanic2]

Great instructional video.. My opinion is too much fluid was used. If it holds 8-qts, 8-10 qts should be plenty to purge the old fluid. If its really nasty, repeat the process after driving the car a few weeks.. This allows the new fluid to clean all the internal parts and passages, requires 300+ miles of driving.

[@theautodidact3105]

Volvo's use AISIN automatic transmissions, these are very robust and reliable transmissions if you maintain them! Toyota use's them in their vehicles as well. Great video! soon planning to do a flush on my 03 XC70 - 16 years old and still running like a tank!

[@Audiophile1967]

Hi Im Jim from Sydney Australia .I just know your chanel specially about The Xc70 auto tranmission. I will following your clips and work on my 2004 Volvo XC 70.Hope i can work out on my gear box Thanks for your clips with show step by steps All the best to you and familys Cheers

[@daculfericit]

In fact, the Aisin Werner 55-50/51 SN gearbox has an oil filter. It is deeply inside and you have to take down the gearbox to change it. Part number 5441506 or 24240239. Good job with DIY Oil change!

[@civicaerodeck14]

i got 4.3 liters today....1 liter more than everyone else. dont know why, but doesnt matter. it was more mud than oil. my car did not shift anymore. testdrive tomorrow. 1 flushed about 16 liters and have 4 liters left to level after my first drive...thanks for the vid!

[@Redrocer]

Everything was good? Hi

[@zenoelea8239]

Excellent video. Working up to do my 2005 V70 D5 112,000mls original fluid. The top cooler return pipe was tight in the rad, twisting the pipe and push pull while nipping the green tabs did not work at first. Sprayed some silicone spray in more push, pulling and twisting and the pipe/O rings gave their grip up and it came out. I am using a fill system based on a hospital drip. plastic container with handle wire hooked to the bonnet catch using a hosetail in the base connected to a 12mm od length of clear plastic pipe and ends up in the dipstick hole. I am using a 19mm od clear plastic pipe pushed in the cooler return to purge the oil 2l at a time. No specific problems with the transmission but do occasionally get a rough change down from 2nd to 1st and delayed change up 2nd to 3rd when the oil is cold.

[@edwardlawson9200]

Very nice presentation Mars, very comprehensive! We just purchased a 2012 XC60 with 120,000klm (75,000Miles) and the transmission was flushed with a mechanic at 90K when he did the timing belt. I've double changed the oil and am about to go through the fluids and replace all of them. Despite not having the exact set up of the XC70 (Volvo did away with the trans dipstick and you have to remove the air box to get to the fill plug) I'll be copying your inline magnetic filter and doubling the amount of fluid I was planning on buying. (Hopefully it's the same requirement for the Landrover Freelander 2 my daughter's driving as that is next on the list. Going to look through your other clips for haldex hints.

[@shannonthomas6835]

I just went to say thank you for having this video i have a 2001 xc70 awd and there is no one a round me that can work on her, i am very happy i found your youtube side. again i'm very happy.

[@mars1952]

How many miles were on the transmission at the time? How is it now?

[@nicke583]

Volvo rules!!! Best regards from Sweden

[@michaelenglish1030]

Very good video. It explains the process well. The supplementary notes above help to fill in any gaps in the necessary information. Thank you for making this video and posting it.

[@emma-gc7hr]

Excellent presentation. Explanation very short, sharp & straight to the point. Easy to understood theory & practical. Easy to follow up. Double thumbs up to you for your very useful info.I really enjoy watching all your videos. I liked your way of tutorial, slow & calm. Once again a big thank you to you for gave me some very useful tips... You are one of Professor Genius Sir David Einstein of modern advanced mechanical engineering. (:-)

[@tylerlahr6119]

thank you so much for this thorough video. I wish everyone was as meticulous as you were in describing everything

[@mars1952]

Thanks. I was worried that this video was too long but it has had a lot of views.

[@tylerlahr6119]

mars1952 just finished the job tonight I'll leave an update after a while thanks again!

[@thomasdubach8236]

Made my Day! Thanks for this „Movie“. Greetings from Switzerland. XC70 225000km 2004

[@albintjugofem2469]

Use weight rather than volume When I did mine I used a scale and weighted all the fluid going out and in. All new bottles were weighted and then I put the waste oil back in the bottles and weighted them again. I also had my pile of rags weighted so I could account for the oil I spilled. When I was all set and done I probably had it refilled within an ounce or better.

[@johnmahoney6663]

I have done this, and now all i do is drain three Qts at the drain plug, replace the three Qts, drive for a day, drain three Qts again, and do this for about 4 days in a row so I go thorugh about 12 Qts. It takes about 10 Min to do it each time. After the 4th time i replace the filter, the same filter you use.

[@jollyroger1711]

Awesome video! Exactly what I needed to watch to do my first flush at 110k miles.

[@scotthoneyman4447]

Thanks Mars, very thorough video, I've been considering purchasing a Volvo, but I still dislike working on transverse mounted engines.

[@timmay301]

thanks for submitting this. you just saved us about 3000 bux. we flushed our V70 that had the transmission buck and kick and could only put it in 1 and 3. Changed the oil, put in ATF3309 and flushed with 10 liters. Runs like NEW.

[@Treesuss]

timmay301 this is good to hear. My tranny is bucking at higher RPMs and was worried I would need to rebuild. Drain and filling tomorrow. I’ve read not to actually flush since I have 168k miles, but to drain and fill several times. Hoping this cures it!

[@milansoffa5423]

It Depends Where you driving But these transmitions can do even 500000 km my friend have done over 600000 km before break down.

[@mars1952]

How many miles were on the transmission at the time? How is it now?

[@TheWwong]

Well done Sir. Would have liked to see the inline filter cut open to reveal the metal particles and other crud inside. Thanks for posting.

[@fldenlai]

Extremely helpful! Thank you. Best Volvo XC70/V70 transmission fluid change/flush video, even listed the part numbers, just fantastic. I'm going to do the same with my XC70 as well. Keep on rollin' with our Volvos :-)

[@Formulabruce]

Thanks again, have a family Volvo to do soon, this is a big help! The Volvo transmissions need this service. Your contributions are much appreciated!

[@alien_marksman]

Fantastically Informative Video. I was planning on doing an ATF flush and change on my '03 S60 by the Drop-Fill-Drive-Drop-Fill-Repeat method. Not the most economical way. This will save me $$$ in not having to spend so much on ATF.

[@jayshaw1265]

Great video! This helps me a bunch!

[@4WDIESEL1]

i think you have help a lot of people save a lot of money. well done.

[@Vikingdescendent]

My S60 is next. Thx for the great vid. A friend of mine scrapped his 1999 Audi A4 because the transmission was slipping. It may simply have needed this cure.

[@edbacon3486]

Thank for posting this video. It helped me get through a flush and fill on my 2006 XC90. Thumbs up!

[@Kalibrasr]

Very clear explanations. I will be flushing my 2001 XC70 transmission. I appreciate you going through the effort of making a video of this procedure. Thank you!!! Hopefully I can also share my experience with various repairs in this way at some point. Thank you.

[@mars1952]

How many miles were on the transmission at the time? How is it now?

[@anonjag]

At every oil change I just remove the transmission drain plug which is close to the engine oil drain plug and drain both, the transmission drains out about 3 1/2 quarts. then add new fluid when I add the engine oil too, that way its constanly getting fresh fluid and no need for a flush.

[@buzulakd]

Wow. Thanks for this. So glad I scrolled down. I'm about to buy a '03 XC V70 and I didn't want to get that involved in mechanic work. Your plan makes SENSE! And zero mechanic work! LOL. Thank you again. That will save me much time and cursing/swearing and throwing tools. Haaa.

[@plopping-wetlyacademyofmot9639]

If you just drain a fifth of the fluid and refill every time, in an AW55 with no filter, you're leaving contaminants in the transmission which will accumulate and cause problems. Best not to cheap out and just do it properly. Drain and fills work on a Honda Civic but it won't work long term on any Volvo with an AW55. A transmission is an awfully expensive thing to gamble on, especially when the entire flush takes about 80 bucks and no tools.

[@stevemccooleq]

@@plopping-wetlyacademyofmot9639 Considering that Volvo calls the factory fluid a lifetime fluid and Aisin sees no need for a filter, adding fresh fluid at every oil change (going above and beyond what Volvo & the transmission manufacturer recommends) can't really be called a gamble.

[@plopping-wetlyacademyofmot9639]

@@stevemccooleq the "lifetime fluid" just means manufacturer isn't liable for the failures after the warranty expires. BMW says the same thing and they also have plentiful failures with their transmissions. Again you are missing the fact that there is *no filter*, and automatic transmissions have numerous tight spaces in their solenoids and valves. If just drain and filling, you are *leaving debris and contaminants in those spaces to continue to accumulate.* Its less expensive and less work in the long run to just do it properly. It literally takes a few minutes with no tools required. Under $100 even with synthetic fluid. No you're not going above and beyond anything, you're treating a 12.5 quart AW55 as if it was a 7 quart Honda system..apples and oranges and no, drain and fills are not helping in a transmission with no filter. 🤦‍♂️

[@charging7]

@@stevemccooleq by not putting a filter on that system at the factory and by claiming it should last the life of the vehicle, Volvo has demonstrated zero care for you and me as the consumer. Do the flush, it's what is needed just the way it was described in this video OR don't and let's see where that gets you!

[@Peppermint1]

The Mobil 1 transmission oil you will find in stores doesn't have the JWS-3309 spec required by Aisin transmission. Use the proper 3309 Toyota Type IV or Mobil Super ATF 3309.

[@RickRose]

Great instructional video. Bought a used 2001 that has started having transmission issues. I figured I would have to junk it but now I think I will at least give this flush a try. Thanks for sharing.

[@mars1952]

How did your trans flush work out?

[@RickRose]

@@mars1952 Finally got around to it--Had a backlog of projects to get through. Since Covid was pushing the daughter's learner's permit off into the distance, this project fell to the bottom of the list until yesterday. Soooooo....It worked! At least it seems that way so far, after a couple of test rides. I did everything just the way you showed except for the following: 1) I could not get my oil-fill funnel to fit into the transmission fill point, so I adapted a smaller funnel by shoving a 14" piece of hydraulic tubing into it and sealing it with electrical tape. It was slow, but it worked. 2) I chickened out on adding the in-line filter. I bought the part, but after looking at the tight little space available, I lost my nerve. Maybe now that I know the transmission actually works I will take another look. Thanks again for this great video. I've made a few videos myself, and I can appreciate the time you put into this one.

[@robertvanruyssevelt7159]

Great video. Better then the drain and refill many times that others do.

[@mars1952]

You can use Mobil 3309 or Mobil 1 Synthetic. The trans fluid flows from the pan through the transmission, through the cooler and back into the pan. If you just drain the pan the dirty fluid that is still in the rest of the trans will mix with the clean fluid you just put in the pan. When you flush the trans there is less mixing of the clean with the dirty. (I know that this transmission does not have a pan. It has a reservoir for the fluid in the transmission.)

[@joseduranjr4963]

Awesome. I wouldn’t have the patience for that but it was informative. Thank you Dad

[@Bigtime_mcalpine]

Thank you for taking the time to put this together, mars1952. I just did mine over the weekend using same technique. I too was doing this solo so your suggestion to set up a container on chair of some kind came in handy. As far as connecting to the transmission cooler, I went to the local u-pick wreckyard and cut off the end of a hose from a doner car since I was not planning to install a filter and did not want to cut the existing hose. Worked like a charm. I then connected some pvc hose like you did. I only flushed with 12 quarts and in retrospect should have purchased another three as I did not quite get to a bright red by the time all was said and done.

[@Nicedesk]

Thanks for this! Interestingly on some Hondas a partial drain and refill is recommended instead of a full fluid replacement.

[@pompeypete123]

This is by far the best video about this topic I've found so far. Spot on.

[@mars1952]

Peter Jackson Thanks!

[@seeekerman1342]

This video was incredible! Now I know how to change my transmission fluid and in-line filter. Every detail (and yes the devil is in the details) was covered! Part Numbers Too! Absolutely Wonderful Video! Thank You Sir!

[@RVingwithBandit]

you already have the car up in the air. Seems like it would be easier to just use the drain plug vice the tube set up and the extra $30 in factory parts. Glad the filter worked out for you. I would be worried it might clog and then stop the flow of my transmission fluid and burn up my transmission.

[@buzulakd]

Good eye on the ball. Glad I read your post. I don't think I'll be adding one on mine just for that reason.

[@MrKushinator420]

only if you buy some shit filter, I've never had one clog on me lol...

[@peterkoenig2930]

Good job do it yourself save and learn

[@mars1952]

Don't worry about shocking the trans. Fresh fluid is always good. The trans might die on it's own soon after the flush but it won't be because of the flush. Sometimes they are just too far gone to save.

[@jeremypfrost]

Thanks for making these videos. They're incredibly helpful.

[@okguy165]

great vid! you can remove the air intake tube leading to the air filter to make your job a little easier, mine will pop right out on a 2001 xc70

[@paolo9274]

Well done. I like the in-line filter idea.

[@shaolinfox30]

Thank you, very helpful. I just bought a 2001 XC70 with 180K and it shifts late. I will try this and hope for the best :)

[@mmuhiuddin]

SOBA FET Hi, Did you manage to do the flush and if so, how did it change things?

[@shaolinfox30]

mmuhiuddin I ran two jugs of valvoline synthetic through in 3-4 increments. Draining and filling. I put the car up on jack stands so that I could run it through the gears before each drain and fill. Afterwords, I topped it off with a bottle of lubgard ( I have heard very good things about this product) i immediately got better shifts. I highly recommend this procedure for ALL cars with say over 75k or so.

[@mmuhiuddin]

SOBA FET Thanks, When you say you put it on stands, do you mean you actually rotated the wheels instead of just idling the engine? If not, can you not just run it through the gears whilst it's in the ground by keeping the brake depressed?

[@shaolinfox30]

mmuhiuddin Yes and since it is AWD all 4 wheels had to be in the air. I can't see how one could run a vehicle through all gears with the brake on?

[@mars1952]

mmuhiuddin I should have been more clear. After I drained the trans I put the plug back in, reinstalled the cover, and lower the car to the ground. When I am running the car through Park, Drive, Neutral, and Reverse it is on the ground and I am pressing the brake. The hand brake is also on.

[@garypiascik7273]

Just used this method. Great! For tranny fluid I used Pennzoil synthetic ATF which is jws3309 compliant. also Valvoline max synthetic is compliant. Also added the filter. Thanks mars1952. My 01 shifts great know!

[@ronslaughterandalice1018]

I think this is a good flick and appreciate your work. I am sorry you even had to do a video because some highly respected clowns didn't think to incorporate a filter system and recommendation as when to change fluids and filter. {corporate dollars and a poor mans lunch) Keep the faith !

[@martinbramston2244]

thanks for the great video. You have inspired me with enough confidence to tackle this job myself and not rely on the Volvo stealership !Mine is an 06 XC70.Love the car.Martin from Berry, Australia.

[@mars1952]

You are welcome. It is always nice to hear from Down Under.

[@mars1952]

How many miles were on the transmission at the time? How is it now?

[@danielmount6928]

Watched you again in 2024 you are a great help thank you.

[@runeoj]

Did this on an 05 XC90 D5, same location on drain and dipstick. PS, it is not needed to put the dipstick back while flushing out the oil. Thanks

[@KeithJenkinsvideos]

once you have inline filter, Like I did also, just use the filer lines to flush, I even got ride of radiator cooling lines altogether and added trans cooler in front of radiator. Then it stays much cooler!

[@dhflannagan1]

Great video. I had no idea it held so much fluid. Very informative.Nice that you included prices and part numbers. Thanks!

[@jaybee5794]

Wow! Great video, easy to follow. My v70 transmission is acting up so I’m going to try doing this today

[@mikaellang315]

Great video! I´ve heard flushing is important, but never seen how it´s done. On the other hand I´ve seen V70 automatic transmission has been destroyed because of only changing oil without doing the flush. If you are there it will be very expensive!!!

[@mars1952]

This is a simple way to flush the transmission and add an inline filter on a 2004 Volvo XC70. This will work on all of the XC70s 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. and it will probably work on many V70s. I forgot to mention in the video that this Volvo transmission does not have a filter. That is why I added the inline filter.

[@blackericdenice]

The transmission does have a filter but it has to be taken apart to get to it.

[@AdamAdam-rd5tp]

mars1952 how to do so on Volvo S40 2004 can you help me with that because I can not see the tube that has a green clips which connects with the radiator

[@mcdk72]

yes.

[@kingbillyok50]

great help great video thanks

[@andreipurtee7870]

Does it work with xc90?

[@michaelgriffin4386]

I realize this is an old thread/video but damn, @mars1952 has done an awesome job simplifying the process. I just couldn't believe there was no way to check the ATF level in a P2 Volvo. There had to be a way. My 'recent acquisition is a '06 XC with ~111K on the ticker. The Transmission is the only thing that is making me squirm in the seat when it flares...my guess is that it's never been serviced. I'm going to pull the trigger on this Saturday. Is there any chance you've made a video on head lamp bulb replacements for those of us with thick hands? Damn Swedes must have very long, lean and strong fingers...; )

[@ggtaruc2578]

The headlamp bulbs are very easy to replace. It has a dust cover that you unscrew. I replaced mine with LEDs from eBay. (6000k). They last much longer than halogens. In fact I replaced mine about 5 years ago and still good. Halogens lasts about 1 year.

[@lfilson]

I had to pull the front bumper to get to mine. I can't reach them otherwise.

[@theaustinite5320]

the good thing here there is very good spill control,

[@KAPtv]

just got an 02 today going to try it out thanks you are the man . KAP

[@z31rider24]

I understand the method used here which is fine. However, I highly recommend having some one help you. Drain 1 quart, at the same rate add a new quart. Repeat till you complete the job. Running a Transmission low on ATF can be risky. Better to be on the safe side. Other than that, good video.

[@mrc4810]

It pumps out 1 quart in about 5 - 7 seconds, pouring the same amount into the filler hole takes up to 30 seconds. So sorry that does not work.

[@hellospam879879]

I used to do that with my 940. I'll try it on my V70 - I believe that my helper can switch off the car to allow 'extra' time for the new fluid to go in (since apparently the outgo rate is pretty fast).

[@jocray]

Thanks. A great help. I'm curious as to why my engine service warning light went out after the flush (it's been on for about 3 years). I can't imagine the car 'knew' the trans fluid was changed. Perhaps just a coincidence as I swapped out the brake pedal position sensor a few days ago and it took a minute for the fault to clear. Cruise control still intermittent though so I don't imagine the sensor was the cure. Anyway...yes thanks very much, got me through the job just fine.

[@auroraRealms]

Yes, definitely a 23mm or 15/16" drain plug socket size.

[@williamdart6650]

Thanks, just got an 07, trans maintenance was a big concern, this vid helped. Any opinion on a trans fluid cooler? I live in Florida.

[@TheCykey]

This was a brilliant video with everything made very clear. Thank you

[@mars1952]

There is 7.1 liters of fluid in the trans and you can only drain out a little over 3 liters so about half of the dirty fluid stays in the transmission. I guess that you could drain 3 liters every 10,000 miles of so and it would be good enough but I hate to leave any dirty oil in the trans.

[@yandrjam]

Plug size if 24mm for anyone thatll find it useful, helps for preparation

[@josborn9653]

Great job! I just wish I had the compressor to power my tools. ⚒️ Great job. I’ve owned many Volvos they sure like to hide the simple basic access points! 😅

[@bdpoulter]

Nicely demonstrated. You made it look easy to do. Excellent!

[@JoeSibCars]

I've Flushed 25 Litres through the gearbox on an XC90 with 237K Miles and it's still brown I drained the sump then I kept flushing it through the oil return Line I got 25 Litres of transmission fluid and it was black at the start and after 25 Litres it's a light brown So how many more Litres will I need to get it Red as it feels like it's taking forever!

[@jaskajokunen3716]

Instead of raising the car, can you pump the oil out from the dipstick hole? 🤔

[@mars1952]

You will have to try that yourself. I don't know but I think it would probably take a long time.

[@jaskajokunen3716]

@@mars1952 i did and it is possible, i did it with a 15€ handpump takes few minutes to pump out 1 liter so its not too slow

[@Highqman1974]

YES, Levitation!! Thats the way. I can get you some high strength, practically invisable acoustic support wires for your speakers. Only $11,000 per speaker. Think fishing line but not..... even comes on the same kind of roll. Can be shipped via First Class post

[@ร่ํารวยเงินทอง-ญ2ฆ]

Well done mate followed your video easy job now may car drives again

[@TheSnapshield]

Thanks Mars. It was something I read I believe on the Matheus Volvo site. Keep up the good work.

[@pkak1]

Thank you for such an encouraging video. I am curious about the pipe that transfers fluid from transmisssion into the cooler, is it the one the you see at the top corner of cooler ? I can see one pipe coming out of transmission going into top portion of cooler.....

[@prestochango9895]

This is an excellent, informative video. That was very resourceful to get an in-line transmission filter even though Volvo doesn't make one... It prob says on the bottles which ones are good for Volvo XC or V70, but which Mobil 1 product did you use?

[@StanleyKubick1]

3309 rating

[@jamesbillet8954]

Excellent video. Thanks so much for sharing. You are very thorough and knowledgeable. Thanks again.

[@bellarivers5470]

Hey Mars1952 where are you located? I would like to ask if you could work on my car. I like your work ethics it shows that you are a real mechanic just like the old schools. Just saying. I just can’t work on my own cuz no space or tools. Thanks david

[@bellarivers5470]

Willem ok🤔🙄 and he looks younger than you

[@firstlast3266]

Nice job. Makes me realize I still have to do this on my V90. Thankfully, I think mine has a serviceable filter.

[@rabihkhoury4821]

Dear Mars, thanks for the video. One question: can the flush be performed by repeatedly draining oil from the transmission oil drain and them topping off? i.e., without having to drain from the transmission oil cooling radiator? Also, when running the engine to recirculate the transmission oil, should the transmission oil dipstick be taken off so as not to create a vacuum? Thanks.

[@joirow]

hi,great video. just a question.i want to install the inline filter on my xc70 2004 but i m not sure if 3/8 will be correct size. when i measure top part of the metal tube i get 12mm or 1/2 but on the plastic hose it measures around 19mm or 3/4. could you tell me whats the measurement on yours?thanks a lot

[@valdimicolchik7975]

A Valvoline Full Synthetic ATF (Red quarts or Gallon) will do the job as well !!!

[@kylewebber8300]

great video thanks for the help to be able to tackle this myself

[@anthonytodd8815]

Great video but I'm not clear on the flushing part. Did you discard the flushed fluid or reuse? If you discarded, how many quarts does it hold? I probably sound pretty stupid but I simply don't understand that phase of the service. Anthony