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coolant question S70

posted by  someone claiming to be mark on  Tue Sep 29 13:19 CST 2009 [RELATED]

Just noticed that the coolant in our much loved 98 S70 is a bit low -- but the reservoir says "DON'T MIX REGULAR COOLANT W/ VOLVO COOLANT" -- Is this true? Is there a place besides dealership to get the right stuff into the system b4 winter? THANX IN ADVANCE!








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    coolant question S70

    posted by  KlausC on  Tue Sep 29 17:21 CST 2009
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    Before you flush, find out where the coolant is going. Pull the kick panel off the forward console and check the heater core. Take a close look at the sides of the radiator after you turn the engine off. Depending on miles, take off the Tbelt cover and check the water pump for weepage.

    Klaus
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    Proud owner of a 1967 220S








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    coolant question S70

    posted by  konwinski on  Tue Sep 29 14:45 CST 2009
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    It's always best not to mix coolant. Offical volvo coolant only comes from the stealership. I have used other coolant from a european auto parts store. It is what Benz used. It is the same price as volvo, and has the same qualities but I feel better about buying as little as possible from the stealership! When was the last time you flushed your system? Maybe time for a flush and a thermostat. A little preventative medicine goes a long way.

    Good luck,
    Ken
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    2000 V70 XC / 2001 S60 totalled while parked :(







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