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Larry,
Although I’m new on this board, I’m quite familiar with ATFs and many motor oils on the market today. Your XC comes with an Asin AT unit, which specs a Toyota T-IV fluid. Thus, any ATF that supports the Toyota T-IV spec will do the job. If you are on a budget, I suggest giving Pennzoil Multi-Vehicle ATF a try since it is widely available for less than $3/quart and supports the Toyota T-IV spec. However, if you are willing to spend a bit more, Amsoil Universal ATF (full synthetic) is a better choice. Amsoil Universal ATF is about $66/10-quarts shipped with the preferred customer cost. A good dealer will waive the preferred customer sign-up fee if you place an order of $50 or more.
Find a transmission shop that has a T-Tech Transmission Fluid Exchange machine. If you go to Jiffy Lube, they now only stock Pennzoil Multi-Vehicle ATF and will perform the T-Tech Service using that fluid for $99. However, if bring your own fluid, at least my local Jiffy Lube will charge $50 for labor, which is a very reasonable charge.
Since you are probably running on the original fill, I suggest the following procedure to ensure that you flush as much of the ATF out as possible:
1) Drain the fluid by removing the pan
2) Thoroughly clean the pan and replace the filter
3) Reinstall the pan with a new gasket
4) Refill with the correct amount of new fluid. (A pan drop usually removes about 3-5 quarts of fluid, which is usually about 1/3-1/2 of the total capacity of the system)
5) Take vehicle to Jiffy Lube or another shop that has a T-Tech machine. Preferably, have them “T-Tech” the transmission with Amsoil Universal ATF.
Follow the above steps only if your transmission has a serviceable pan and filter. I’m not 100% familiar with your particular Volvo, but some Volvos don’t have a serviceable pan or filter. If there is no serviceable pan or filter, simply skip steps 1-4 and just follow step 5. Simply take the car to a transmission shop run the T-Tech preferably with Amsoil Universal ATF.
Hope this helps,
Michael
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