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I need a transmission flush or service but I am getting conflicting information 900

posted by  rafferd on  Mon Jun 6 18:25 CST 2005
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I know, the thought of all that dirty oil sloshing around is just too much for some of us.
Volvo though, recommend either very long or no! oil change intervals.
Putting synthetic oil in has made a modest improvement to the already very smooth 960 transmission.
I did it the drain way, by starting the car (in Park!) with the drain plug removed, I was able to drain 4 qts (half of oil capacity). Without starting the car, 3 qts.
Perhaps the most interesting benefit of synthetic oil is its lower coefficient of friction in comparison to regular oil. Transmissions run cooler because of lower frictional losses.
Amsoil claims fuel economy increases of approx. 5% with cars running in synthetic oil.

Good luck,

Dan






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