Pls can someone help me out here. I drive a Volvo XC90 2004 model. I have had it since last yr. The coolant level in on min now. 1. What type of coolant/antifreeze shld i use? Is the green diff from the red? (The one in d car is clear). 2. Will i dliute with water? 3. Shld i drain this one that came with d car or just top it??
I have not had any overheating issues at all.
Thanks

For my Volvo S80, over the years I use Total Coolant and works fine. You can get from most Total Filling Stations. It is pre-mixed so no need to add water.

sholatech:
For my Volvo S80, over the years I use Total Coolant and works fine. You can get from most Total Filling Stations. It is pre-mixed so no need to add water.

If the coolant colour in your engine is clear, then its probably water.

You can drain and go with total coolant.

DECOtech:

If the coolant colour in your engine is clear, then its probably water.
You can drain and go with total coolant.

I had a closer look n its not clear. Its actually a pale yellow/ golden colour.

orthodontist:


I had a closer look n its not clear. Its actually a pale yellow/ golden colour.

Ok, Prestone and LongLife Concentrate Antifreeze/Coolant is usually the original stuff for volovs. The cool thing is that they are compatible with ANY antifreeze/coolant, regardless of color for use in all volvo models.

NOTE: That's I they are compatible does not mean they should be mixed. It must be one type of coolant in your engine at anytime.

DECOtech:


Ok, Prestone and LongLife Concentrate Antifreeze/Coolant is usually the original stuff for volovs. The cool thing is that they are compatible with ANY antifreeze/coolant, regardless of color for use in all volvo models.

NOTE: That's I they are compatible does not mean they should be mixed. It must be one type of coolant in your engine at anytime.

Where can someone buy it in lagos?

tallboo:


Where can someone buy it in lagos?

If you don't find it in auto-shops near you then you wld need to import.

Meanwhile, TOTAL brand of coolant will server just as good and can be found in TOTAL filling stations.

Thanks guys for your help. I guess i shld just drain and stick with Total. I hope this draining process is straight forward?? Am quite weary of this mechanics??

orthodontist:
Thanks guys for your help. I guess i shld just drain and stick with Total. I hope this draining process is straight forward?? Am quite weary of this mechanics??

If he does not do a perfect job, lay him on your dentist table and pull out all his 32's!!!