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Service transmission & radiator V70-XC70 2004

I know this question has been asked many times. Why is Volvo transmission fluid so expensive? In addition, is Volvo radiator fluid any better than the name brand fluids? How come in my manual (04’V70XC) there is no schedule maintenance for either the transmission or radiator? My car is about to turn 75000 miles and it runs great. So I want to move forward with the service of the transmission & radiator. Comments.








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    Service transmission & radiator V70-XC70 2004

    If you look at your maintenance book in the glove compartment, note that it doesn't go over 100K miles. Most folks don't keep their cars that long, and if they do, they won't take it to the dealer for service.
    Brake fluid and antifreeze last a long time in aluminum engines, but both do need to be flushed because of natural contaminates. You only need 1 gallon of antifreeze and a quart of brake fluid. The dealer charges around $17 for antifreeze which you could probably buy at the autoparts store for $10. Remember, most American cars still use iron blocks, so that is what the antifreeze is geared for. You need one for cast aluminum, otherwise the block will become porus and leak. For piece of mind, I just give a donation to the Dealer and not worry about it.
    Tranny fluid is a different matter. The newer cars use synthetic fluid, Mobile 3309, which lasts much, much longer than the old ATF. Unless you are towing a trailer or driving in city traffic for 50K miles, the tranny fluid should still be good for 100K. If you DIY, it will take 12 quarts of 3309 to flush. That's close to $80 just for the fluid.
    And don't forget your power steering fluid!

    Klaus
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    Just driving a 1998 V70R :)








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      Service transmission & radiator V70-XC70 2004

      I agree with Klaus about the antifreeze and the transmission fluid. For the price difference, I went with the OEM for the antifreeze, and used the Mobile
      3309 for the flush. I did mine at about 75,000 miles and it looked to be in darn good shape. I got my case for $75 shipped (one year ago) from

      AV Lube
      4161 Venture Place
      Groveport, OH. 43215
      Phone: 614/492-2000
      Fax: 614/492-2005
      Orders: 800/666-6457
      E-Mail: webservice@PetroLiance.com
      avlube@netwalk.com

      Brakes are easily done on one can (I used the Super Blue from FCP Groton "$24"). It's nice to have a different color to tell when you have flushed well enough. It took me just over a little more then 1 liter to do the power steering. I got my CHF-11S also from FCP Groton ($23.24). You'll need to call, or use their e-mail contact to get this as it is not listed on their sight.

      Jerry
      01 V70 T5







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