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by latonyathomas53
12 Oct 2017, 06:31
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: oil in coolant
Replies: 11
Views: 1756

Re: oil in coolant

If the OP has a 2000 does the coolant flow through the oil cooler in the back of the oil pan from the engine? If you have only owned the vehicle for a week, was the radiator replaced by the previous owner, and if so why? It could be he had the issue and what (hopefully) you have is the residue find...
by latonyathomas53
11 Oct 2017, 15:12
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: oil in coolant
Replies: 11
Views: 1756

Re: oil in coolant

How long have you owned the car? The transmission cooler can breach causing not only oil in coolant but coolant in transmission which could mean the end of the transmission in a very short time. I would be doing a drain and fill of the coolant and see if it returns. I have had the car for a week, h...
by latonyathomas53
11 Oct 2017, 15:08
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: oil in coolant
Replies: 11
Views: 1756

Re: oil in coolant

Assuming you have an auto, your oil cooler for the auto runs the oil through the LH end of the radiator. The oil cooler section can leak crack and leak oil into the coolant. Check the transmission oil level when hot. Do you have a 4 or 5 speed auto trans? Neil. I have had the car a week and it has ...
by latonyathomas53
11 Oct 2017, 13:23
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: oil in coolant
Replies: 11
Views: 1756

oil in coolant

I have 2000 Volvo S70, I have oil in my coolant tank; my car is not smoking or running hot in fact it drives very good but I know this should not be and I need to know what there that I can do about it would someone please help.