2016 Volvo S60 Coolant

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2016 Volvo S60 Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is frequently a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are naturally half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to cut the chilly point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is immensely hard. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the main 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 exact coolant.

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

Every vehicle manufacturer, including Volvo has developed its own coolant or requires a definitive coolant that is scarce to diversified years and models. There are many colors of coolants to aid distinguish each including green, red, yellow, blue, purple and orange. It is gigantic to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Many models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Volvo of Greenville offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to help you save now. To shop all 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 lanky estimate.

What kind of coolant does 2016 Volvo S60 use?

There are many 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 astonishing to reference your 2016 Volvo S60 owner's manual for the definite type of coolant decisive and the definite intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Volvo S60 experienced service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make sure the proper coolant is used. Give Volvo of Greenville a call today!

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2016 Volvo S60?

Common symptoms that your 2016 Volvo S60 needs a coolant flush are:

Steam will come from the radiator or hood
Your heater may stop working
Your temperature gauge will read accurately above essential with the engine on for a few minutes.
Unusual grinding noises can come from the engine
Sediment or rust will be evident in the coolant
Coolant will typically leak out when the engine is running. Check the ground when you park.
Sometimes, albeit unbelievable, you'll be capable to smell an odd burning odor coming from under the hood.
Your check engine light may turn on

How often should you change coolant in a 2016 Volvo S60?

Typically, you should have your 2016 Volvo S60 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 inspect it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make positive it's diluted perfectly. It's correct to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make positive you catch any issues before they cause hazardous damage. When it comes to your 2016 Volvo S60 engine, it's better safe than guilty.

What color coolant does 2016 Volvo S60 use?

It's alarming 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 fearless to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When browsing for the right coolant for your 2016 Volvo S60, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your 2016 Volvo S60 to Volvo of Greenville or give us a call at 8642077416. Schedule service online and use one of our innumerable coolant flush coupons to save today.

What happens if my 2016 Volvo S60 runs out of coolant?

Your 2016 Volvo S60 doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a actual percentage collection or your 2016 Volvo S60 engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant exclusively 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 2016 Volvo S60 coolant last?

How generally you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are numerous 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 positive information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2016 Volvo S60 maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Volvo of Greenville a call at 8642077416 expeditiously and ask one of our factory-trained technicians or advisers. You can also book an appointment online and we'll take care of your coolant service for you.