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850 Trans swap or S1 replacement?

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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70
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Re: 850 Trans swap or S1 replacement?

Post by tryingbe »

I wasn't aware there is a "thicker" ATF.
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Post by beigg »

Mainly the "thicker" comment might apply to it containing more friction modifiers and a blend of syn detergents. Viscosity doesn't change much across common use transmission fluids.
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