Hi -

Just bought a 2005 Volvo XC90 - not everyone's cup of tea but I love it - seems in very good condition and I'm very pleased with it.

It's a 2.4 auto diesel. 100k miles, new NCT and fvsh.

(Certainly to the me) the gear change is very smooth but on checking the ATF today it looks very dark - from reading about this I'm either:

1. Screwed as the transmission is on the way out
2. I need to flush the system and all should be fine
3. I should only change fluid but not flush
4. Leave it as it is as this is expected and changing could do more damage e.g. 2001 volvo s40 transmission fluid. Change? - Car Talk

Conflicting views have me confused ( and worried!) - I trust you guys so any personal experience or knowledge would be massively appreciated.

Cheers,

BJ