What happens if you dont check coolant?
The answer: nothing good. Coolant circulates through your car and extracts heat from various components, keeping their operating temperature within normal parameters. Without coolant, there’s nothing to extract this heat, and these parts quickly overheat and break down.
What kind of antifreeze does a Volvo take?
Valvoline Zerex G-05 Formula (Phosphate Free) says in its application chart printed on the label that it is recommended for all Volvos, Mercedes, BMWs, and Mini Coopers from 1980 through current model year (2013).
When to add coolant to a Volvo S60?
Adding engine coolant (also known as antifreeze) to your 2012 Volvo S60 is pretty easy. Engine coolant circulates through your engine to keep it cool in the summer but won’t freeze in the winter. Make sure to check your engine when it is cold for an accurate reading.
How to check engine coolant in 2012 Volvo T5?
This free video shows how check the engine coolant (anti freeze) in a 2012 Volvo S60 T5 2.5L 5 Cyl. Turbo. The engine should be cool when you check it in your 2012 Volvo S60 T5 2.5L 5 Cyl. Turbo About Us Maintenance Parts & Tools Contact English SpanishFrench Search Home Volvo S60 2012 Coolant (Antifreeze) / Check Coolant Level
How to change coolant on 2012 Volvo XC70?
MVS user headrc recently asked the MVS forum how to open the draincock on his 2012 Volvo XC70 so he could flush the radiator. A lively discussion broke out on coolant replacement (Isn’t that just always the case?)
What happens if you remove the coolant cap on a S60?
These coolants will typically say 50/50 or pre-mixed on the front of the coolant bottle. Removing the coolant reservoir cap on a warm engine could cause the cap to fly off at a high rate of speed and fluid to spray out of the reservoir. Always wear safety goggles when working on your S60. Promptly wipe up any spilled fluid as it is highly toxic.