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Comment below from Clan
In my practical experience seeing lots of these cars since AWD was launched volvo are correct ( of course ) in calling these sealed for life , They use the very best SYNTHETIC oil , a lot of people do not realise what Synthetic oil is , but it doesnt deteriorate and does last for decades , you will find it is a nice brown colour which it was when new . You could spend a lot of money and time changing oil to a cheaper grade for no reason at all .
Check the level and cleanliness of course , but as long as it is clean , brown with no grey colouring it will be fine . If you have a bearing go it will contaminate the oil with metal particles of course .

And relating to auto boxes , volvo dont say they are sealed for life , they actauly have been recommending for nearly 2 decades that the oil is changed if the car is used for towing or arduous work , every 36000-48000 miles or so . I would do this anyway as it will keep your gearbox going for a long time .
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My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience Clan


Hunt for the Gibbons method for gearbox if you tow .