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Transmission Flush not recommended for 850's

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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: Transmission Flush not recommended for 850's

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dreiduke wrote: ↑02 Dec 2019, 17:39 and then there is a point.... additives.
each tranny, needs special additives in its oil, which have more ore less friction characterisics

my opinion
dreiduke, Great point that each transmission needs special additives.

Especially those special transmissions that need more ore and less friction. Personally, I would want less ore in my transmission fluids.

LOL, I am sure you meant more or less friction additives.

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