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Volvo Xc90 Coolant Help by orthodontist(op): 8:31am On Apr 08, 2015
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
Re: Volvo Xc90 Coolant Help by sholatech(m): 8:44am On Apr 08, 2015
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.
Re: Volvo Xc90 Coolant Help by DECOtech(m): 7:11pm On Apr 08, 2015
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.
Re: Volvo Xc90 Coolant Help by orthodontist(op): 8:42pm On Apr 08, 2015
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.
Re: Volvo Xc90 Coolant Help by DECOtech(m): 8:52am On Apr 09, 2015
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.
Re: Volvo Xc90 Coolant Help by tallboo: 10:07am On Apr 09, 2015
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?
Re: Volvo Xc90 Coolant Help by DECOtech(m): 1:14pm On Apr 09, 2015
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.
Re: Volvo Xc90 Coolant Help by orthodontist(op): 2:01pm On Apr 09, 2015
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??
Re: Volvo Xc90 Coolant Help by Lexusgs430: 11:33pm On Apr 09, 2015
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!!!
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