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Volvo XC90 Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is constantly a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are constantly half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to decrease down the bleak point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extremely troublesome. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the extensive ingredient in the long-established 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 equitable coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water added, or you can purchase 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 various coolant that is scarce to assorted years and models. There are numerous colors of coolants to help distinguish all including purple red, yellow, blue, green, and orange. It is laborious to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Innumerable models will not be decent even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Volvo of Greenville offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to assist you save today. 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 fantastic price.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my Volvo XC90?

Common symptoms that your Volvo XC90 needs a coolant flush are:

  • Coolant will commonly leak out when the engine is functioning. Check the ground when you park.
  • Your temperature gauge will learn well above effective with the engine on for a few minutes.
  • Your check engine light may turn on
  • Sediment or rust will be distinguishable in the coolant
  • Sometimes, albeit bizarre, you'll be safe to smell an odd burning odor coming from under the hood.
  • Steam will come from the radiator or hood
  • Your heater may stop working
  • Unusual grinding noises can come from the engine

What color coolant does Volvo XC90 use?

It's meaningful 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 courageous to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your Volvo XC90, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your Volvo XC90 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.

What kind of coolant does Volvo XC90 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 imply the same thing. It's critical to reference your Volvo XC90 owner's manual for the conclusive type of coolant needed and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Volvo XC90 trained service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make fearless the miniature coolant is used. Give Volvo of Greenville a call today!

How often should you change coolant in a Volvo XC90?

Typically, you should have your Volvo XC90 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 investigate 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 direct damage. When it comes to your Volvo XC90 engine, it's better safe than sorry.

Volvo XC90 Coolant Flush

A coolant flush or cooling system service consists of three fundamental services.

  • Adding a cleaner compound to get rid of sediment, particles, corrosion,and rust
  • Flushing the whole system thoroughly
  • Refilling the system with the proper coolant and carefully measuring the dilution percentage

How long does Volvo XC90 coolant last?

How often 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 discernible information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 runs out of coolant?

Your Volvo XC90 doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a confident percentage collection or your Volvo XC90 engine elements can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant altogether due to a leak or low fluid levels, your entire engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.

How much coolant does a Volvo XC90 take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly individual level of coolant. To see the definite amount crucial you should always check your Volvo XC90 owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Volvo of Greenville and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.

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