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Buy a New Transmission or Rebuild: 2001 V70
What to expect when you have a 2001 Volvo transmission (known for failures… early and often) replaced by a dealer. Is it worth it to replace or have the transmission rebuilt? Would a new transmission going back into that year and model … Continue reading
Another 2001 Auto Transmission Sad Story
Another Volvo Forum topic regarding the death of a 2001 Volvo automatic transmission, this one with some insight by those with either mechanical and Volvo sales backgrounds. Just to let everyone know, I (ME) was the beta tester for the … Continue reading
V70 – Replacing B4 Servo Cover Fixes Shift Flaring
MVS Forum member T5AUS did a transmission fluid flush (commonly called a Drain and Fill) on his 2001 V70 T5, and topped up with 3309 fluid, which virtually cured all the erratic shift flaring. But he was still getting odd flares … Continue reading
2001 V70 2.4T ATF Drain and Fill Tutorial
Save Money – Get the Toyota Transmission Fluid I did all the research I could do on the topic and made the decision to go with the Toyota Type IV ATF going with the simplified drain and fill method. We … Continue reading
How to Make the Transmission Last in 2001 XC70
Do Inline Transmission Filters Help? I use an inline filter for my transmission and power steering systems. The one I use filters particles as well as uses a magnet to remove metal shavings. Its called a Magnefine Filter ($16) and … Continue reading
ALL 2001 trannies eventually go bad, they’re junk?
2001 Volvo transmissions are notoriously bad. Here’s what you can do. If the software was upgraded a while ago and the stop neutral was removed, you have a chance! Of course not every single ’01 tranny lets go, (just about … Continue reading