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by balabaika
01 Aug 2019, 13:38
Forum: C30, C70 2006+, S40 & V50 2004 ½ +
Topic: Coolant: how low does the coolant need to be before a check engine light comes on?
Replies: 0
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Coolant: how low does the coolant need to be before a check engine light comes on?

I recently purchased a 2011 C30-R. About a week later I happened to look under the hood, and I noticed the coolant level was about 4 inches below the minimum line on the expansion reservoir. At no point had there been a puddle, steam, or smoke. Moreover, the “check engine” light and never come on an...
by balabaika
24 Jul 2019, 03:29
Forum: C30, C70 2006+, S40 & V50 2004 ½ +
Topic: Major Cooling System Issues without Warning Indicators on Recently Acquired 2011 Volvo C30-R
Replies: 5
Views: 1818

Re: Major Cooling System Issues without Warning Indicators on Recently Acquired 2011 Volvo C30-R

Thanks for the reply 1) Floorboard coolant: Nope. No one seems to know where the coolant ended up. The people that replaced the reservoir tank were guessing that the coolant was escaping beneath the reservoir cap. 2) Carfax: I've got one, but 99% of the report is related to titles/registrations; sch...
by balabaika
24 Jul 2019, 01:43
Forum: C30, C70 2006+, S40 & V50 2004 ½ +
Topic: Major Cooling System Issues without Warning Indicators on Recently Acquired 2011 Volvo C30-R
Replies: 5
Views: 1818

Major Cooling System Issues without Warning Indicators on Recently Acquired 2011 Volvo C30-R

About a month ago I purchased a 2011 C30-R with ~70,000 miles. It’s “certified,” and carries an aftermarket limited Powertrain warranty which is administered by the Toyota dealership. This is where I bought the car. The morning after I bought it, I checked the fluids, and saw that the oil line was a...