Yes, that dipstick location and length are a pain in the ass (or wrist), aren't they? Especially when everything is red hot.

You can push it by hand. The tough part is doing 3 things at the same time, necessitating 3 hands. I guess your method could work too, to hold the cover in place while you install the snap ring.

I still don't understand what this mod is for or why it is needed? I recall asking the local dealer shop foreman about this for my 00 V70R and he said my car did not need it. It has a 5 speed auto trans. Neil. Last week my '04 developed a flaring 2-3 upshift. Under light throttle it will shift ok, ...

The use of colors in weather is fraught with danger

I'm with my son in Durango, CO. This town is pretty wonderful.

The temp gauges on these cars is strongly vertical even up to 120c, so you can be 65-120 and it will show full vertical.

The trans has many things that can happen. Worn out fluid, worn out valve body from clogged solenoids, and of course a clogged filter(partial).

Has anyone used Kooler Klean or like product on the trans cooler? Any special fittings or hoses helpful? '04 V70. The 2-3 trans upshift is worse if I use the a/c in city driving. Might help if I flush the cooler, I think. I have no issue with engine temp. The temp gauge needle is rock solid in the ...

BKM, thanks for the info. I did have the auxiliary cooler in the back of my mind but since I drive it very easy and don't do any towing, I figured the factory cooler should be sufficient. Maybe not. . Since the problem is heat related I would say get a cooler ASAP in order to potentially prolong th...

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Interesting that the ReMan requires a radiator bypass in order to honor the warranty. The brackets were too much work and not necessary.


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. Interesting that the ReMan requires a radiator bypass in order to honor the warranty. The brackets were too much work and not necessary. . OP, I agree w/him; I have found the complicated brackets unnecessary and the “zip tie” ones adequate. I’ve put a few trans coolers in different vehicles of mi...