Hey chaps,
I have a 2001 P2 V70 T5 Geartronic. I'll be towing the caravan on holiday in a few weeks time and was wondering if I should get the transmission fluid changed first. I've already checked the fluid level with the engine off and it's fine, but want some advice on the colour that the fluid should be. Also, I read somewhere that on certian cars the fluid level should be checked with the engine running. Can anyone tell me if the engine should be running or not on the V70 when checking transmission fluid level ?
I've read here (before the forum went down) that certain colours are bad, and would indicate that the fluid is ready for changing, but surely brand new fluid (which is red or yellow or whatever) isn't going to stay that colour for very long anyway ?
So, with the forthcoming towing in mind, please can anyone advise what colour/smells I should be looking for in the transmission fluid ?
I'll see if I can post a photo of the fluid colour a little later...
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