I had a bit of lurching in my 03 XC70 from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd. I had similar problems as you, could shift smooth at higher RPMs and on the other gears. After I did some maintenance on my PCV system the problem went away and now shifts very smooth. Just putting it out there. Might do the press...

Thanks, opening the hatch on the gas tank will be the next step. I will report back my findings!

I have scoured the forums and cannot find it. I ran out of gas. I know that is bad. Put gas in, car runs for a few seconds and then stops slowly, like you would expect when you don't have continual gas coming into the lines. I replaced the fuel line filter. No go. I checked both shrader valves with ...