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Coolant - what type S60

posted by  urdrwho on  Fri Feb 28 08:54 CST 2014
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I want to flush the coolant on our 2002 S 60 and was wondering what type of coolant to use. It looks like what is in now is the Dex-cool type (orange)that is often used in GM cars. Personally I don't believe in the long-term coolant idea because I like to change it out every 2 years.

I believe that virtually all good modern antifreeze is made for aluminum rads., etc. So I don't see why I couldn't use the green fluid.

I also don't believe in the dealer only parts in areas like antifreeze. Heck even the Volvo dealer 3309 trans fluid is re-badged Mobil 3309. You can buy a case of Mobil 3309 for $78 (includes delivery) and you could only buy 4 quarts at the dealer for the same fluid.

What is the consensus on the forum about the antifreeze?






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