Why do I keep having to put antifreeze in my car?
What Can Cause an Antifreeze Leak? Antifreeze leaks can be caused by a variety of things but the two most common factors are age and dirty coolant. Dirt or oil in your coolant can accelerate wear in your system, leading to leaks in your water pumps, at gaskets, or at o-rings.
How do you put antifreeze in a Volvo?
Lift off the rubber strip by pressing it inward in the engine compartment. Detach the flap in the plastic cover by folding out the release catch and turning the flap upward. Screw off the cap and top up with coolant if necessary. The coolant level must lie between the MIN and MAX marks on the expansion tank.
Can you put in coolant yourself?
You can use diluted coolant by itself, or a 50/50 mixture of concentrated coolant and distilled water. When the coolant rises to the cold fill line, replace the cap and tighten it until you feel it click.
What kind of antifreeze does a Volvo xc90 take?
The Zerex G-48 for Euro cars says approved for Volvo cars 1990-2014, and it is Teal in color.
What kind of antifreeze does a Volvo use?
The “Advanced” , or “Longlife” type which uses an “Organic Acid Technology” (OAT) inhibitor. This is the Volvo Penta “yellow” antifreeze and is specified for some more recent engines.
Does it have to be Volvo green coolant or can I use any?
This is the Volvo Penta “yellow” antifreeze and is specified for some more recent engines. The Antifreeze specified for AD41s is the VP Green , conventional , low silicate type. Any conventional automotive antifreeze sold for older engines will be perfectly satisfactory.
What kind of coolant does a Volvo AD41 use?
The “Advanced” , or “Longlife” type which uses an “Organic Acid Technology” (OAT) inhibitor. This is the Volvo Penta “yellow” antifreeze and is specified for some more recent engines. The Antifreeze specified for AD41s is the VP Green , conventional , low silicate type.
How often should I change the coolant in my Volvo?
[Ywan Mason] Dex-Cool, according to a GM service bulletin only gives the extended life when it was used as the first and only coolant in the car. Residual amounts of conventional coolants left in the system even after careful draining require that the Dex-Cool be changed at the same interval as any other coolant, every two years.