Never had to do it recently, particularly due to the anti-dumping laws around here (thankful to our legislators for doing this, I like the SF bay...) I leave it to the service guys who can recycle/dispose of the old stuff cleanly. If you're going to the coolant route (one might wonder why I say that because isn't that the de facto standard? Read my next statement...), then the only difference between the Volvo and Prestone/Xerex/you-name-the-store -brand coolants is the cost.

Auto manufacturers have learned that a balanced coolant solution of water and ethylene glycol is an ideal mixture of carry off heat, under a variety of outside temperature extremes and operational loads. (air conditioning, heavy loads). Bad coolant: It is strongly advised against the use of ordinary fresh tap water in cooling system for two reasons: ordinary fresh tap water contains harmful chemicals and minerals like salts and iron which increase the formation of rust and scale. See similar questions...

Spark plugs and wires often require replacement by the time your car reaches 60-70k miles. www.fordpartsnetwork.com has these, or some have used MSD wires, which have lower resistance, part #32219. Copper plugs are recommended by many, but do require more frequent changes than platinum plugs. When attempting to change the plugs, be sure to have a LONG socket extension (10" is a good start), as the plugs are DEEP in the heads. See similar questions...

The license is a small file that is copied to the folder where GeneXproTools was installed and can be moved from system to system. How to restore the DEMO functionality? I have the Professional Edition, but I want to 'test' the ability for classification using about 5400 input variables. See similar questions...

Manual toothbrushes should be replaced every three to four months, when the bristles look worn or splayed and after illnesses such as colds or flu. See similar questions...

Most pacemakers will last between 8 and 10 years, after which the entire pacemaker or its battery and/or wire(s) need to be replaced. Replacing a pacemaker may be done on an outpatient basis or may include an overnight stay in the hospital. See similar questions...

HRMS will replace the existing system, HRIS, and the paper forms that support it. Today's paper PAF will be replaced by electronic documents. Current HRIS payroll processing will be performed by HRMS. The IU Information Environment (IUIE) will replace Focus programs that surround the HRIS. The IUIE will consolidate a multitude of existing Focus reports, many of which perform similar functions, by providing an extensive menu of generic but customizable reports. See similar questions...

The coolant temperature sensor is located left of the throttle body and a few inches lower. It has a red plug. It is typical that these get corroded (both the plug and sensor). Many experience better performance after cleaning it. The Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor directly measures the amount of air flowing into the engine. The sensor is mounted between the air cleaner assembly and the air cleaner outlet tube. See similar questions...

Auto manufactures have learned that a balanced coolant solution of water and ethylene glycol is an ideal mixture to carry off heat, under a wide variety of outside temperature extremes and operational loads (air conditioning, boat or trailer towing, etc.). See similar questions...

All Liquid Ice ingredients are engineered to be environmentally responsible, and all our ingredients are highly biodegradable according to EPA, DIN, ASTM, or standard methods and are harmless to the environment. See similar questions...

Each situation will vary depending upon the specific water-hardness, type of machining application. As a general starting point, for both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, (aluminum, brass, steel or stainless) a concentration of 8 - 10% is used to establish a baseline. Gradually decrease the dilution by adding make up coolant until the optimum concentration is found for your particular application and situation. See similar questions...

NO! Under most circumstances, Liquid Ice HP, HPX or VP Coolants will not build up foam in your coolant tank or Sump. Under high pressure (200 - 1000 PSI), aeration will cause it to look white instead of its normal clear, colorless appearance. This is perfectly normal, and the coolant will quickly revert back to the fully liquid state within a matter of seconds. See similar questions...

Over a period of time, rust and corrosion will appear in the cooling system. Long term, this will reduce the life of cooling system components such as the radiator, water pump and coolant hoses. See similar questions...

Most manufacturers recommend a two-year interval. Some vehicles now have a long life coolant, which can last for four years. See similar questions...

Coolant is what keeps your engine operating at proper temperatures. However as coolant ages, its efficiency slowly declines. Older cars had large radiators with excess capacity. Today's cooling systems are designed "just big enough". And a little deterioration can soon cause big problems. The two main ingredients in "coolant" are water and antifreeze. Antifreeze is ethylene glycol based, which basically never wears out. See similar questions...

It is very important to use the factory Volvo coolant in your engine. Volvo will not honor the warranty if any other coolant is used. See similar questions...

Freightliner uses Fleetcharge coolant for its premium motorhome chassis. Fleetcharge coolant is available through Pep Boys®, Tractor Supply and Quality Auto Parts® stores. Owners can also call Old World at (800) 323-5440 for a complete list of distributors in the United States, or check with your local Freightliner dealer for availability. Owners should reference part number OWI ALA003 when requesting Fleetcharge coolant. See similar questions...