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boreimann
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Year and Model: 2007 S40 T5
Location: Boston, MA

Preparing for Road Trip

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I have a 2007 S40 T5 with 110k miles. I'm moving in a few weeks and will be driving from Chicago to Boston so I'm making sure everything is tip top before the journey. The transmission fluid has never been changed but there are no symptoms of a faulty transmission at all, it shifts smooth. Any recommendations on changing it or not?

Also any other recommendations? So far I have changed the timing belt/water pump, replaced front suspension, changed all rotors and pads, replaced and balanced tires.

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Brake fluid flush? Spare bulbs and fuses? Maybe a spare coil and plugs? Spare tire checked and good?

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Post by abscate »

No reason to flush the AT. It’s pretty flat between ORD and BOS so the AT won’t be stressed. You should be thinking about doing the drain and fill routine 2-3x to refresh the AT fluid about now though.

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