What Type Coolant?

Alwick · Post by **Alwick** » 08 Mar 2006, 11:57

Forgive my ignorance, but.
It's a '98 V70, the coolant level is above Min., but below where I'd like it to be. What type of coolant can I use to top up? The manual says "Volvo", so I'm thinking I need to get it from a dealer? Is there an alternative?
Also, do I need to purchase wiper blades from a dealer or is there somewhere else. Thanks.

White850Turbo · Post by **White850Turbo** » 08 Mar 2006, 12:55

Any coolant that is ethylene glycol based that is not labeled "Dex-Cool" will work. I think Prestone has one that is universal as it can be used for any make and model of car.

Ghassan · Post by **Ghassan** » 08 Mar 2006, 14:11

White850Turbo wrote:Any coolant that is ethylene glycol based that is not labeled "Dex-Cool" will work. I think Prestone has one that is universal as it can be used for any make and model of car.

What is wrong with Dex-Cool? I believe this is the orange fluid? What can happen if you use it?

Jot · Post by **Jot** » 08 Mar 2006, 19:36

I have been told to use a NON PHOSPHORUS antifreeze.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 08 Mar 2006, 20:18

Yes, stay away from that stuff...the stuff you want is the flourescent green/yellow looking stuff. All compatible antifreeze will say "good for any radiator," or "will not harm aluminum radiators" on it. You don't have to buy the expensive Volvo stuff.

Post by **robert213** » 09 Mar 2006, 15:45

Ghassan wrote: What is wrong with Dex-Cool? I believe this is the orange fluid? What can happen if you use it?

Dex-cool?? Just run a Google search on Dex-cool. Whatever you do, do NOT mix orange Dex-cool with the green stuff in your car.

I like Peak and Zerex.

Post by **robert213** » 09 Mar 2006, 15:48

Ghassan wrote: What is wrong with Dex-Cool? I believe this is the orange fluid? What can happen if you use it?

Dex-cool?? Just run a Google search on Dex-cool. Whatever you do, do NOT mix orange Dex-cool with the green stuff in your car.

I like Peak and Zerex.

Jot · Post by **Jot** » 10 Mar 2006, 07:52

Why use a product owned by GM ?