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Coolant types

posted by  tina on  Tue Mar 29 06:49 CST 2005
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My newly aquired '98 S70 has an orange-pink colored coolant... I know this is some other kind, or is it just rust? I thought Volvo coolant is green? If I flush and fill with Volvo coolant, is there a danger to mixing these types?








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    Coolant types

    posted by  jda2000 on  Tue Mar 29 07:06 CST 2005
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    The new volvo coolant is orange, but if you're flushing the coolant system, SAVE big bucks and use the new prestone that's compatible with all coolants.
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    '88 240, '92 745, '98 v70 -John, Tampa Bay








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      Coolant types

      posted by  tina on  Tue Mar 29 09:53 CST 2005
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      Yeah I thought it looked like is is supposed to be orange - not gunky or rusty. Well perhaps I don't need a flush then!

      Which Prestone is it that you are referring to?








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        posted by  V70BB on  Wed Mar 30 14:01 CST 2005
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        Dexcool approved coolant will do, Tina. John is right about the price. Huge difference over the Volvo stuff.
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        1998 V 70 BASE








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          Coolant types

          posted by  Erik A on  Thu Mar 31 23:36 CST 2005
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          Be aware that different anti-corrosion additives are used in different brands. They may be more or less suitable to the alloys used in a certain engine. So the coolant used *may* affect the lifetime of head gasket, water pump, heater core and so on... It is also a good idea to use destilled water instead of tap water, it will keep the heater core from clogging







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            Coolant types

            posted by  the kick inside on  Thu Apr 7 08:25 CST 2005
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            just use volvo..no seriously i have SEEN what the wrong one can do...and it wasnt pretty, it was expensive (car sent to wreckers due to stuffed engine) and for the cost...jsut use volvo







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