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Replacing ATF 850 1995

I need a reminder. Several years ago I replaced the ATF in the 855T by disconnecting one of the hoses at the ATF cooler in the radiator, then connecting a vinyl tube to the hose and running the engine to pump it out into a bucket.

I don't recall the details of the procedure. Which hose, upper or lower? I remember running the engine until bubbles appeared in the hose then turning it off and topping up the ATF level and repeating. This mixes the new with the old until it pumps clean fluid. Took about a case and a half to finish.

Can someone fill in the blanks for me?

Not to start a dino vs. synth thread here but the car has 155,000 miles on it, and I'm returning to Memphis, a very hot climate. I might tow a small trailer too. Last time I changed fluid I recall I used a Valvoline petroleum product. Worked fine. Any recommendation?

Thanks,

Erwin








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Replacing ATF 850 1995

Remove the air intake hose, pull it away from the air box first and then back away from the top of the grill. Use the top tranny cooler hose, which will pour fluid out into your clear 1/2in hose.

Do NOT wait for bubbles! Only pour 2 quarts at a time before adding 2 more through the filler dipstick.

Dex/Merc is OK. I used 1 case to do mine (10 quarts), the system holds 8 quarts or so. The Mobil 1 ATF is quite expensive, but lasts longer.

Klaus
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Two great Volvos, a 1967 220 and a 1998 V70R








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Replacing ATF 850 1995

I'd go synthetic for your last couple of flushed (Use the cheap stuff for the first few till it comes out clean..) Better at holding heat before it breaks down. Better with towing... Not saying you can avoid changing it ever again but you should be fine getting over 200k with a flush..


Here's a link on two ways how to do it:


with hose attached:

http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8767



no hose method:

http://volvoforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5157








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Replacing ATF 850 1995

Thanks Klaus and tmannian. That's what I needed.

Erwin








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