AN UPDATE: I drained the transmission fluid at the drain plug, which released about 3 quarts of some of the dirtiest, darkest fluid I've ever seen. Needless to say, this change was long overdue. I topped back off with Toyota Type-4 and my Volvo is driving well (for the time being). Is it possible th...

I've decided to go ahead and drain the ATF and refill. Toyota type-4 fluid, I know. Should be about 3.3 quarts. Wish me luck, hopefully changing the fluid doesn't end the tranny's life! I feel all fluid must be changed eventually, and if I want the transmission to really last, I need to take care of...

Is it too late to change my transmission fuid? My reputable volvo mechanic says it is too late. Fluid is dark / has shavings. He says doing so will likely render the car undrivable. Transmission is approaching 250k miles but exhibits no symptoms when not climbing mountain grades. I do believe the tr...

Every time I drive at high altitude (I drive back and forth from Oakland to Tahoe regularly) my Transmission Service Required (TSR) warning comes on. If I don't go to Tahoe and stay in the Bay Area, it is never an issue. I've reset the light twice, only to have it come on when I approach Donner Summ...