Hello,
It is time to change the transmission fluid in my v70. Is it a straightforward job? Just drop the pan, then replace the filter and reinstall the pan. Do I need any special tools? Thanks for your help.

Im in full agreement with GordonN. I had posted this info to the OleSeahorse on a previous inquiry. If it is useful, I have served my purpose.

My 99 V70( built in 8/98) was serviced by pulling the top radiator transmission return hose on the right side. I have a lime green plastic clip that hold my hose on and could be removed by compressing the two wings on the clip with your fingers and pulling towards the engine. Mine did not have a metal clip like posted on the IPD instructions. However, I did follow their process by attaching a clear poly hose to the return line and I then added one quart and proceeded to run out one quart at a time. I had a graduated 5 gallon bucket which could be used to stop when each quart was removed. I used 12 quarts before it ran clean at my 70m change. Did not have any problem with leakage, however next time I will see if they have replacement clips and new oil rings.

It's a piece of cake, and you won't even have to crawl under the car. The fluid is flushed using the hose which carries fluid to the radiator/transmission cooler.
See the instructions at ipd. http://www.ipdusa.com/pdf/PI-290TrannyFlushKit.pdf

Their $12.50 kit makes the job very easy, but, frankly, you can do it with just a clear tube from the hardware store, some empty milk jugs, and care removing the clamp so you can reuse it.

Gordon
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86 240 DL 120K; 98 V70 XC 125K(Bilsteins, ipd strut tower brace & sway bars, Wetterauer chip)