Thx again, Pfeener.
When I emptied the system and flushed it, the antifreeze was greyish and smelly. It didn't look good at all. Even during my second flush grey stuff came out.

I think I'll follow your tip and go for yet another clean/flush routine.
Does anyone know if it is possible to use more ...

Hi, Pfeener.
Thx a lot for your insight last week.
I've done some serious error checking during the weekend and would like to run my thoughts by you.

During the weekend I've emptied the radiator and cooling system. I added the combination of radiator-clean and water. Drove around for about 30 ...

Hi, Pfeener.
Thx for you reply. This was interesting. I've now taken the car for a 20 min drive to be sure everything was heated up properly.

None of the two hoses you mention reach 90 degrees (celcius). They are not that hot. I'm barely able to hold them. They pass through the firewall above each ...

I have the manual one and no lights are flashing when I start the car.
The only lights that could be flashing would be the green light on the AC and/or the yellow light on the re-cycle, right?

roho

Hi.
Thx for your reply.
The temperature needle rises normally to horizontal position after a few minutes and stays there.

I've seen the previous thread regarding replacement of the thermostat but I'm not sure this could be the problem as long as the cooling of the engine seems to work.

roho

Hi, folks.
I'm kind of a newbie here and I don't know much about cars. I'm an IT consultant. That probably tells you a lot. :D

I've had a Volvo V70 1997 2.0l for 7 years and had no problems with it at all. I've never missed a service. It has currently run almost 180.000km.

Recently I noticed that ...