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Should I change my lifetime transmission fluid

  

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Scotty,

I have a 2015.5 Volvo V60 with the so-called 'lifetime' transmission fluid in an 8sp AISIN Geartronic transmission with 92kmiles.

I have owned this car since 13kmiles and it drives well without any trouble.  Would it be a mistake to drain and refill the transmission fluid at this point following the suggestions in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9bwZElsodM as well as your recent video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi4nzS0uOX0 ?  I have followed your advice on changing engine oil every 5k miles.  Clearly, I would use the Volvo transmission fluid for the replacement.

I also have a Volvo backed extended warranty through Nov1.  It is a V60 with a 4cyl turbocharged gasoline engine.

I am a big fan; thanks for all the tips and help.


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It depends on the conditions of the fluid. Check the FAQ section on this forum for more information. 


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I would say yes, but save the old fluid incase the transmission does start to slip.


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You could change the fluid. Use OEM fluid and don't use any flush. Just drain the old fluid and replace with new. I would save the old fluid until you verify that the new fluid did not effect the performance. 


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