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Not that this is a huge issue, but when I did this a couple months back I could in no way get the fluid in as fast as it was coming out. I ended up stopping the car four times to allow the fill rate to catch up. All-in-all not too messy. about the same as if you change your own oil.
I spent about $38.00 on the valvoline synthetic ATF. Mobil One is a lot more expensive.
Incidently, if you are flushing your Tranny, you ought to get your power steering fluid taken care of at the same time. It's a bit messier and requires a suction tool of some sort (I used a new turkey baster). The system fluid is the same, so it makes sense to tackle both task at about the same time - you save on the bulk fluid purchase :)
I recommend installing some Magnafine filters in each system after the flush (you can get the 5/16" and 3/8" filters from Pat Hannon for $20.00 each on eBay and he includes good instructions). People seem to agree that these are great additions to both systems and will catch loose metal particles that might be circulating in the systems - although the tranny is less likely to have metal bits in it.
Like everyone says, don't bother dropping your pan. You risk bending/tearing the dipstick attachment tube and that's just plain tragic.
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You mean Volvo makes cars that are *NOT* Wagons?!?
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