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by jimmy57
30 Oct 2018, 10:28
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Re: The secret to an xc70 radiator drain valve

That kit would do it. The radiator drains I run across on lots of makes often fails to drain. Gelled coolant and swollen rubber seals can stop them from draining. On the short 6 engines to fill block you can slide the pinch clamp up on the short hose from rad to the trans cooler on left (driver's) s...
by jimmy57
04 Nov 2018, 18:16
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Re: Gibbons method for trans fluid 2012 XC70

The cooler line fittings are different and are plastic pipes with a squeeze to unlatch fitting. You will have a hard time getting to the fittings as the cooler is not in radiator but is just bolted to it with external coolant hose connections. Drain and refill is easy on that car. You need a TX 40 a...
by jimmy57
05 Nov 2018, 12:50
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Re: Gibbons method for trans fluid 2012 XC70

There is a misconception that all the trans fluid needs to be replaced at once. That is only needed if there is some sort of "poisoning" of the fluid. 82000 miles is not in the range of big risk but if your transmission has some deposits on sealing surface and the rubber seals have hardene...