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.

Yes. However we do recommend the use of an additive free filter on all coolant systems to remove all solid and liquid contamination. Coolant system maintenance should always be done as a complete package to be most effective. 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...

Always follow your manufacturer’s recommendations as outlined in the owner’s manual. Typically the cooling system should be flushed out at least once every two years or 30,000 miles. The best time to have this service performed is in the spring or fall. A flush should never be done as a repair for an overheating problem. See similar questions...

toyota's red coolant is best, in a mix that is proper for your climate. "green" coolant usually has silicate additives which were formerly promoted as helping cooling efficiency. this is not so, and these additives will reduce cooling efficiency in our engine, and in extreme cases may plug small coolant passages. only use toyota's red, or other reputable ethylene glycol coolant "without" silicates or other additives. See similar questions...

It depends. Today's vehicles come with two types of engine coolant. One that lasts for two years and one that has a lasts five years. However, both should be changed according to their cycles. The reason is electrochemical degradation. This occurs whenever the coolant is in contact with metal. It creates higher levels of acids which left alone can result in damage to the radiator, heater core failure and leaking head gaskets. See similar questions...

Engine coolant is a generic term used to describe fluids that remove heat from an engine. Antifreeze is a more specific term used to describe products used to provide protection against freezing. Many people use these terms interchangeably, as we also do in this FAQ. Antifreeze (engine coolant) performs several functions in addition to providing freeze protection. Antifreeze contains chemicals that inhibit corrosion and scale formation in the engine and radiator. See similar questions...

No. I have found the gasket is just a source of problems later. They always seem to get a whole in it which causes an air leak and resulting engine adjustment problems. I just clean the surface of the exhaust flanges and as long as they are flat then it should not leak. None of mine have. Another alternative that I have not tried is to use epoxy as a gasket material. See similar questions...

We have every part for Volvos that is still available through Volvo and through after-market. We also have a large inventory of used parts. back to top See similar questions...

Use of the GMOLS should be suspended until the engine has been repaired and the engine no longer leaks coolant. See similar questions...

Our mechanic suggest that you check the oil every day of use and check the transmission and coolant at least once every five daily uses. This also forces you to look at the engine and the surrounding bilge areas which will greatly help in finding any problems before they become serious. See similar questions...

We recommend you never mix ANY TYPE of coolant and antifreeze products. One reason is that propylene glycol and ethylene glycol do not mix well together. Another reason is that just because the base fluid may be similar, other additives and ingredients may not be. Just as you would not mix oils, and for the same reasons, you should not mix coolants and antifreezes. See similar questions...

Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant tm utilizes a base fluid called Propylene Glycol. This base fluid has been proven to be relatively harmless to plants, animals and the environment, while being an excellent base fluid for an engine coolant. We take this non-toxic base, along with various inhibitors and dilute it with the most pure water possible, Deionized Water. See similar questions...

Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant TM is pre-mixed with de-ionized water. The process of de-ionizing water eliminates all of the impurities that can do harm to your cooling system. Regardless if you are using tap, bottled, distilled, spring or R/O (reverse osmosis) waters, it can still contain minute particles of iron, magnesium, rust, lime and calcium. Many of these waters also contain chemicals, such as chlorine, fluorides and acids. See similar questions...

Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant TM has an excellent high heat capacity and thermal conductivity characteristic, which in testing, has proven to exceed the abilities of most (EG) coolants. It provides efficient & effective engine heat transfer. Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant TM is a proven product, with added environmental benefits to assure the longevity of your engine, and the world we play in. See similar questions...

Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant TM is formulated with propylene glycol (PG). As compared to the ethylene glycol used in most other brands, propylene glycol is far less toxic and safer for children, pets, and wildlife. Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant TM is also phosphate free (phosphates kill the smallest forms of life in the environment in addition to trees and plants). See similar questions...

Any silicate-free antifreeze mixed with distilled water should be fine. If you want something pre-mixed, Rotella 50/50 will work, and Honda (and others) has a mix available at motorcycle shops. Note that, if you live in a warm climate, you might be better off with 30% anitfreeze; water is a better conductor of heat, and you'll still have adequate high-temp protection. See similar questions...

Propylene Glycol, the base fluid of Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant TM, meets or exceeds all ASTM, SAE, Government and Manufacturers standards. It also has NO statutes or health warnings from the Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA), CERCLA (Superfund), Superfund Amendments & Reauthorization Act (SARA), Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), Federal Health & Safety Administration (FHSA). See similar questions...