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1999 volvo s40 2.0 automatic

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1996 - 2004 S40
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atomium
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Joined: 17 June 2009
Year and Model: s40 1999
Location: london

1999 volvo s40 2.0 automatic

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i have volvo s40 2.0 automatic 1999. My problem is that there is a light brown almost almond oil/watery substance leaking from the expansion tank when i am driving. but my car is not overheating. i want to know that could this problem be the oil cooler also is there a transmission oil cooler. and also where can i find it on my car?
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MadeInJapan
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Year and Model: '98 S70 T5 '07S40T5
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Post by MadeInJapan »

Welcome to MVS.
How old is the coolant in your car?
It could be that it's just old and needing replacement.
It is recommended to drain all and put new in every 2 years.
'98 S70 T5 Emrld Grn Met/Beige Tons of Upgrades Mobil-1
'04 V70 2.5T Red/Taupe Some Upgrades Mobil-1
'07 S40 T5 AWD 6 speed manual! Silver/Black Stage1 Heico & Elevate
'07 S60 2.5T Blue/Taupe- my kid's Volvo
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