Anti-freeze

[info2x]

True. I still like my flushing idea.

[S60RDUDE]

http://www.valvoline.com/pages/products/pr....asp?product=11

This is the stuff they put in.

[ToxicLemonade]

I would want a died coolant simply for the fact that if i had a leak it would be easier to spot on the ground or on the hoses etc...

[S60RDUDE]

I would want a died coolant simply for the fact that if i had a leak it would be easier to spot on the ground or on the hoses etc...

exactly.. guess just keep an eye on the engine bay !

[Geevs]

http://www.valvoline.com/pages/products/pr....asp?product=11

This is the stuff they put in.

Are you sure about the about link to the Dex-Cool coolant? This is normally orange colored and not the right coolant for Volvo rads.

I think you wanted to refer to this one

http://www.valvoline.com/pages/products/pr....asp?product=10

which is normally clear colored or light amber. This is suitable for Volvo rads and what some members here use. I used this once before but went back to Volvo coolant.

[flaco]

well... here it says

http://www.valvoline.com/zerex/pdf/Zerex_C...id=1B5D1AEA1AFC

yellow, green or orange so....

[jonn]

Once I replaced Volvo overpriced coolant with DEX-COOL type (I think it was Prestone). But after getting coolant smell in the cabin for few seconds every time AC started I went back to Volvo coolant and the smell went away. And I've stayed with Volvo coolant ever since.

[crazykn]

I'll just toss this in:

When the car is warmed up (the gauge at 3 o' clock), the coolant temp is 190-220F.

[matt b]

I'll just toss this in:

When the car is warmed up (the gauge at 3 o' clock), the coolant temp is 190-220F.

Which I think is the same as my 90 celsius.

[Chilled man]

no!

the color of coolant depends only on what color they put into it. It all starts out clear. It used to be that certain chemistries were a certain color, that was the reason for the coloring. But that is not followed any more.

If you really think it might be water, put your fingertip in the reservoir (when it is cool!) and taste it. If it is coolant it will be sickly sweet.

I use Zerex G-05 coolant. It is clear. It works great.

Learn something new every day ;)

[Plan_B]

So I just spent almost $800 on a brand new OEM radiator, thermostat, thermostat housing, new coolant lines and labor on my car. A little bitter

Good lord, did you take it to a dealership?

Mine installed cost less then 600 for OEM :huh:

[Che'_Moderator]

I'll stick to water or motul in the winter.

[Chilled man]

I'll stick to water or motul in the winter.

motul ?

I just go to advanced auto get the green stuff and I am golden :)

[Che'_Moderator]

motul ?

I just go to advanced auto get the green stuff and I am golden

I just IM Linda and it shows up ;)