Looking to do a trans fluid change on my own, where should I buy from?
Posted by WaterMammoth9972@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 9 comments
I drive an '05 Volvo V70 FWD Auto and I'm looking to do a transmission fluid change. I don't have the money to take it in somewhere. I know Volvos can be picky when you don't buy OEM, so just wondering if anybody knew where I could buy transmission fluid for my car.
AlaskaGreenTDI@reddit
Fcp euro
TheNeech@reddit
Came here to say this.
They sell a kit and everything.
poutine-eh@reddit
why need to change the tranny fluid?
WaterMammoth9972@reddit (OP)
200k miles and it sometimes has a bit of a jitter downshifting, rather change and be precautions than have that be a bigger issue later down the line
poutine-eh@reddit
that’s fair. I had a leaky seal fix itself when I couldn’t find regular atf and had to buy synthetic. ….this was during the pandemic. so far so good.
Lumpy-Process-6878@reddit
Because it's old and needs changed.
poutine-eh@reddit
perhaps. Let me offer you this advice that’s totally unrelated. If you ever need to replace an alternator you must get the OEM one or be VERY specific with the person who is rebuilding it. must be the same regulator or your volvo won’t be happy. My 05 s40 t5 took 3 tries before they put in the right regulator…. didn’t cost me extra because I’ve worked next door for 20 years…..
RemoteVersion838@reddit
If you aren't sure then buy OEM. Its often a similar price to aftermarket and its guaranteed to be correct. Its also not a lot of fluid and you don't need it often, so you wouldn't be saving much anyway.
Ian-99@reddit
Id bet the dealer sells exactly what you need