The transmission is not a Volvo transmission.
Nothing in the service schedule about changing the filter.
They are good transmissions, with laser cut gears and advances in fluid technology, I can see a filter lasting the lifespan of a transmission. Make sure you use a JWS 3309 transmission fluid.

No it is not the GM transmission. Aisin Warner is the name of the manufacture of the transmission mated to the 2.5L. I cannot locate enough information to determine if the Valvoline Import full synthetic is OK. The Volvo part number for the ATF is 1161540. Correct Aisin-Warner ATF Valvoline MaxLife ...

It is held in with a rubber seal. You pop it out, not lift it out ... catch the drift?

One might think of the spacer as sacrificial material. $3.50 is a whole lot less the cost of replacing a worn out Spring seat and/or Plate. Look close you might find the old one. FCP one for example doesn't mention it: It gets missed by a lot of people, including professionals. If it has been servic...

Will that make Geely Swedish or Gothenburg Chinese..?

Both are Earthlings. Neither needs to lose identity both can gain some identity.

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Even thin film. The book say roll it on with a short hair roller. If you pay attention to your work, a finger works just as well. My guess the roller is for people with zero artistic talent. One could still mess it with a roller if they overload the roller.

You need to jump start every time you turn it off. Sounds like the battery is shot or the alternator is not fully charging it.

If you do decide to take it to a independent, when you find a good one stick to him. Don't go running around town trying to get the cheapest deal every time you need something. A good competent mechanics is worth the extra pay. What you save by his getting it done right will more then make up the di...

The closest is Jaiden Auto Volvo Specialist in Newbury, MA about 21 miles from Portsmouth. Go here to search for other Volvo repair specialist in the area. After she decides on one, have the maintenance and repair records transferred. Changing mechanics should be like changing doctors, the better th...