Car is 2001 V70 T5 has about 130K miles and has a blocked transmission filter. Car won't go forward or backward. The characteristic sound of a turbine from the transmission tells me the transmission pump is not getting fluid. There are no offered alternatives other than to get the transmission repla...

On a C70, I too figured out that using air to clear the filter works. Then once driving it clogged again. I gave up after that and swapped the transmission out. I never thought about finding a solvent to cure the issue. You have a great idea to try and dissolve the material clogging the filter. Perh...

I missed this journey as you posted. Well done!