2018 Volvo S60 Coolant

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2018 Volvo S60 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 commonly half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to lower the congenial point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extraordinarily vital. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the principal ingredient in the famous 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 appropriate coolant.

You can buy ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water added, or you can buy 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 obvious coolant that is unique to private years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish each including green, blue, red, purple yellow, and orange. It is severe to do your research if you plan to search, 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 collection of coolant flush coupons to assist you save straightaway. To shop all of our service specials click here. If you'd like to handle your coolant service yourself, you can still invest coolant or antifreeze from Volvo of Greenville directly at a outstanding price.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2018 Volvo S60?

Common symptoms that your 2018 Volvo S60 needs a coolant flush are:

Your check engine light may turn on
Unusual grinding noises can come from the engine
Sediment or rust will be clear in the coolant
Steam will come from the radiator or hood
Your temperature gauge will find out well above common with the engine on for assorted minutes.
Your heater may prohibit working
Sometimes, albeit unlikely, you'll be firm to smell an chance burning odor coming from under the hood.
Coolant will commonly leak out when the engine is running. Check the ground when you park.

What color coolant does 2018 Volvo S60 use?

It's threatening 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're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2018 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 2018 Volvo S60 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 now.

How long does 2018 Volvo S60 coolant last?

How commonly you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are many 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 clear information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2018 Volvo S60 maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Volvo of Greenville a call at 8642077416 today 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.

What happens if my 2018 Volvo S60 runs out of coolant?

Your 2018 Volvo S60 doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a actual percentage range or your 2018 Volvo S60 engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant absolutely 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.

What kind of coolant does 2018 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 suggest the same thing. It's vital to reference your 2018 Volvo S60 owner's manual for the explicit type of coolant needed and the singular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Volvo S60 professional service technicians for all information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make hopeful the honest coolant is used. Give Volvo of Greenville a call today!

How much coolant does a 2018 Volvo S60 take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly different level of coolant. To see the exact amount main you should always check your 2018 Volvo S60 owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Volvo of Greenville and we'll answer each questions you have on coolant levels.

WARNING - To avoid burns, make sure your automobile engine is congenial before checking your coolant level.

How often should you change coolant in a 2018 Volvo S60?

Typically, you should have your 2018 Volvo S60 coolant flush completed every 30,000 miles or every two years. There are some instances where your car can go without a flush for a longer period of time. When you bring your car into Volvo of Greenville, we will check your fluid levels and investigate it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make sure it's diluted properly. It's adequate to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make sure you catch any issues before they cause adequate damage. When it comes to your 2018 Volvo S60 engine, it's better dependable than touched.