2013 Volvo V60 Coolant

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2013 Volvo V60 Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is mostly a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are usually half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to reduce down the abrupt point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is tremendously difficult. Interestingly enough, this isn't the initial time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the major ingredient in the popular term "antifreeze". Keep in mind, you never want to pour antifreeze or water by themselves into your engine system. They need to be combined to create the proper coolant.

You can invest ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water additional, or you can invest full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being additional to the engine system. Give the advisors at Volvo of Greenville a call at 8642077416 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service mentors handle your coolant flush.

Every vehicle manufacturer, including Volvo has developed its own coolant or requires a particular coolant that is scarce to particular years and models. There are innumerable colors of coolants to help distinguish every including red, yellow, green, purple blue, and orange. It is critical to do your research if you plan to invest, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Countless models will not be applicable even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Volvo of Greenville offers a collection of coolant flush coupons to help you save today. To shop any of our service specials click here. If you'd like to handle your coolant service yourself, you can still purchase coolant or antifreeze from Volvo of Greenville directly at a good value.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2013 Volvo V60?

Common symptoms that your 2013 Volvo V60 needs a coolant flush are:

Steam will come from the radiator or hood
Coolant will frequently leak out when the engine is running. Check the ground when you park.
Sometimes, albeit unlikely, you'll be able to smell an odd burning odor coming from under the hood.
Your temperature gauge will read properly above commonplace with the engine on for assorted minutes.
Sediment or rust will be noteworthy in the coolant
Your heater may avert working
Unusual grinding noises can come from the engine
Your check engine light may turn on

How often should you change coolant in a 2013 Volvo V60?

Typically, you should have your 2013 Volvo V60 coolant flush completed every 30,000 miles or every two years. There are some instances where your vehicle can go without a flush for a longer period of time. When you bring your vehicle into Volvo of Greenville, we will check your fluid levels and analyze it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make sure it's diluted correctly. It's exciting to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make sure you catch any issues before they cause dangerous damage. When it comes to your 2013 Volvo V60 engine, it's better secure than sorry.

What happens if my 2013 Volvo V60 runs out of coolant?

Your 2013 Volvo V60 doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a clear-cut percentage mixture or your 2013 Volvo V60 engine components can start to rust, wear and tear, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant entirely due to a leak or poor fluid levels, your entire engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.

How long does 2013 Volvo V60 coolant last?

How constantly you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are countless types of coolants. Interestingly enough, up until the mid-1990s there was basically only a single type of coolant. It was a green formula coolant that contained corrosion inhibitors that only lasted between 24,000 - 36,000 miles or between two to three years. This type of coolant is not recommended for newer vehicles which come equipped with a longer-lasting coolant.

Newer coolants use an Organic Acid Technology (OAT) and last up to twice as long as older coolant. In some cases these long-life coolants can last over 5 years or 100,000 miles.

For peculiar information on what intervals your coolant needs to be interchanged, check your 2013 Volvo V60 maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Volvo of Greenville a call at 8642077416 today and ask one of our factory-trained mechanics or advisers. You can also book an appointment online and we'll take care of your coolant service for you.

What color coolant does 2013 Volvo V60 use?

It's satisfying to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are usually orange, yellow, red or purple, Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT) coolants are orange and yellow. There's quite a bit of overlap. Then you have Inorganic Acid Technology (IAT) coolants that are usually green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be sure to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you are using. When researching for the right coolant for your 2013 Volvo V60, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your 2013 Volvo V60 to Volvo of Greenville or give us a call at 8642077416. Schedule service online and use one of our many coolant flush coupons to save at this moment.

How much coolant does a 2013 Volvo V60 take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly divergent level of coolant. To see the explicit amount necessary you should always check your 2013 Volvo V60 owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Volvo of Greenville and we'll explanation any questions you have on coolant levels.

WARNING - To avoid burns, make bold your vehicle engine is nice before checking your coolant level.

What kind of coolant does 2013 Volvo V60 use?

There are countless types and colors of coolant from inorganic to organic to hybrid. To make things even more confusing, the color of the coolant doesn't always mean the same thing. It's mandatory to reference your 2013 Volvo V60 owner's manual for the various type of coolant needed and the various intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Volvo V60 trained service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make sure the polite coolant is used. Give Volvo of Greenville a call today!