AReed67 Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 I just got the coolant dummy warning this morning when I started the car up. The message only lasted a few seconds (Coolant level low, shut off vehicle). I went ahead and drove to work, and at lunch will most likely fill her up.What kind of coolant do I need? The manual discusses topping off and flushing as dealer-only jobs, so it doesn't give details of type.I checked the hoses to the radiator and I don't have any greenish or white buildups, so I think I'm ok as far as leaks go. I've been checking under the car recently (it's still new to me) and haven't noticed even any small puddles, or single drops of anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWinkey Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 There has been multiple discussions on the coolant issue as what can be used, I personally use OEM however others say Prestone will be fine and I sorta agree It could be leaking at the radiator when it's really cold the rad contracts and the coolant seeps at the o-rings on the end tanks...very common but nothing to get excited about...however it's purly a guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AReed67 Posted January 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 There has been multiple discussions on the coolant issue as what can be used, I personally use OEM however others say Prestone will be fine and I sorta agree It could be leaking at the radiator when it's really cold the rad contracts and the coolant seeps at the o-rings on the end tanks...very common but nothing to get excited about...however it's purly a guessWell, I drove out during lunch to buy some coolant, and the temp gauge never went above 12:00. Coolant warning didn't show up again after this morning.Checked it out today after work. . . coolant was actually just above MIN. . . but of course the decals for MIN/MAX were on the wrong side so it was hard to see. I filled it up just under max and it has been fine.I used the generic stuff -- asked the volvo tech and he said it doesn't matter at all -- the expensive ones don't have anything $6 Auto Zone brand has.Also, while I was putting my shop towel back up, I noticed that the dealership put the spare tire back all wrong. I flipped it over and tightened it down. THAT should reduce noise a little bit!Good day in maintenance land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 There are a lot of misconceptions about coolants. This article at Valvoline indicates that the factory fill is a G-05 type coolant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montgom Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 I use Prestone yellow.Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 After some research, I have found that the Volvo coolant, part no. 9434699-6 is a G-48 coolant. BMW, Saab, and Audi also use this coolant. In the US, it is made by Ashland/Valvoline/Zerex, but not sold to the consumer outside of the dealership. The closest thing available to the consumer in the US is the Zerex G-05 coolant, which Zerex recommends as a replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbergtsi Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 Yup. G48 is correct. Coolant is something that is very underestimated. I would personally not want to put anything but the correct fluid in after knowing what is all involved...unless you like replacing parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest, hastee Posted November 17, 2006 Report Share Posted November 17, 2006 After some research, I have found that the Volvo coolant, part no. 9434699-6 is a G-48 coolant. BMW, Saab, and Audi also use this coolant. In the US, it is made by Ashland/Valvoline/Zerex, but not sold to the consumer. The closest thing available to the consumer in the US is the Zerex G-05 coolant, which Zerex recommends as a replacement.yep it is, and to make things better for everything use distilled water. for a buck you can help reduce the problems associated with increased minerals and acidity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbomoose Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 After some research, I have found that the Volvo coolant, part no. 9434699-6 is a G-48 coolant. BMW, Saab, and Audi also use this coolant. In the US, it is made by Ashland/Valvoline/Zerex, but not sold to the consumer outside of the dealership. The closest thing available to the consumer in the US is the Zerex G-05 coolant, which Zerex recommends as a replacement.I thought Audi used G11/G12/G12Plus Which was either blue pink or purple. Not green like Volvo Saab and BMW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventura Volvo Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 If you can, use the OEM volvo coolant. But if you cant... all you have to make sure is that it is for aluminum engines. Just read the back of the bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slater Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 yep it is, and to make things better for everything use distilled water. for a buck you can help reduce the problems associated with increased minerals and acidity.Better not use straight distilled water in a below freezing climate or it will cost a lot more than a buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 I thought Audi used G11/G12/G12Plus Which was either blue pink or purple. Not green like Volvo Saab and BMW.Some would call the G-48 Volvo coolant blue. As I understand it, the G-48 is the same as the VW G-11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Napking Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 Yup. G48 is correct. Coolant is something that is very underestimated. I would personally not want to put anything but the correct fluid in after knowing what is all involved...unless you like replacing parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmelviØØ7 Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 What does the OEM coolant cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 What does the OEM coolant cost?About $20 per gallon here in Houston. I've been planning to change the coolant on mine but I have not done this before on this type of system where the reservoir is pressurized. Is there any trick to it? Anything to watch out for? Vadis does not have much on it. Seems to be you just drain it at the radiator and fill it through the reservoir tank. Is that it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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