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by MrsJones1988
20 Dec 2017, 22:30
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

I’ve had the car just a few months
by MrsJones1988
19 Dec 2017, 16:53
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

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?
by MrsJones1988
19 Dec 2017, 15:52
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

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 ...
by MrsJones1988
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?
by MrsJones1988
19 Dec 2017, 13:56
Forum: 850, S70, V70, C70, V70-XC 1992-2000
Topic: Volvo 850 reservoir tank boiling
Replies: 15
Views: 3188

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 ...