Flushing the oil cooler and oil hoses

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The oil cooler and hoses must always be flushed through when replacing the transmission.

Fig 1: Locating Magnet In Oil Pan

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove the oil pan. Check for metal particles on the magnet.

Replace the oil cooler and oil pipes if there is:

Glycol in the transmission fluid
Metal particles in the transmission fluid
Burned or dirty oil.