Should I change the ATF fluid?
Hello all,
my 2005 XC90 with the Aisin AW55-50 5-speed ATF has covered about 396000 KM (248.000 miles) and I recently checked the ATF fluid dipstick...
The fluid was black and it smelled like ass and Im sure the oil hasnt been changed in a long time, maybe 300.000 km. Should I maybe change it? I have read stories on other forums on how doing a flush would cause the transmission to fail, so im a bit worried...
Maybe do a "soft" flush? Meaning opening the drain plug, put some new oil in, and then after a while do the same procedure again?
cheers, Adrian
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