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- 20 Dec 2017, 22:30
- Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
- Topic: Volvo 850 reservoir tank boiling
- Replies: 15
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Re: Volvo 850 reservoir tank boiling
I’ve had the car just a few months
- 19 Dec 2017, 16:53
- Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
- Topic: Volvo 850 reservoir tank boiling
- Replies: 15
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Re: Volvo 850 reservoir tank boiling
Neil, how do I test the coolant for gases? And can you explain the purpose of doing this? Is it to figure out if it’s the head gasket or what?
- 19 Dec 2017, 15:52
- Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
- Topic: Volvo 850 reservoir tank boiling
- Replies: 15
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Re: Volvo 850 reservoir tank boiling
Thanks! I will start with the simple things and work my way up. Hopefully it’s a simple fix. There’s always a puddle directly under my reservoir so maybe I’m just overthinking. I don’t have white smoke out tailpipe but I am getting white smoke out of the oil dipstick but from the looks of it, that’s ...
- 19 Dec 2017, 14:13
- Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
- Topic: Volvo 850 reservoir tank boiling
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3188
Re: Volvo 850 reservoir tank boiling
So should I hold off on replacing the radiator and t-stat?
- 19 Dec 2017, 13:56
- Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
- Topic: Volvo 850 reservoir tank boiling
- Replies: 15
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Volvo 850 reservoir tank boiling
Hey everyone! I have had it to here with this Volvo!
I’m losing coolant like crazy! As soon as the engine is hot I get bubbling coming up through the cap. To the point where I just started using water. The car has not overheated. I just ordered a new reservoir and cap from partsgeek.com but before ...
I’m losing coolant like crazy! As soon as the engine is hot I get bubbling coming up through the cap. To the point where I just started using water. The car has not overheated. I just ordered a new reservoir and cap from partsgeek.com but before ...






