How often should I Have my Volvo S60 AWD serviced?
I have my 2006 Volvo s60 2.5t AWD serviced at the dealership per the recommended schedule in the Owner’s Manual. Recently between the 37,500 and 45,000 mile service I noticed my “Coolant Level Low” light coming on about every 2 months but I park my car in a garage and have never seen any fluid leaking.
What causes a coolant leak on a Volvo S60?
As the vehicle ages, the plastic end tanks on the radiator may crack and cause a coolant leak. Because of the placement of the radiator, the leak may not be visible in the engine bay or underneath the vehicle. A radiator replacement would be required to fix this condition. Volvo S60 Vehicles With This Problem.
What are the symptoms of a Volvo transmission problem?
Volvo transmission problem symptoms vary. A complete list of possible symptoms includes: Hard shifting between gears or hard downshifts. Volvo does not move when placed in Drive or Reverse. The engine revs up before going into the next gear. Transmission stuck in gear. Common fault codes are TCM-002A, TCM-002B, P0733, P0734.
How often should you change the transmission fluid in a Volvo?
Even if your Volvo owner’s manual states that the transmission fluid is sealed for life, our recommendation is to change the transmission fluid and filter every 60,000 miles. Volvos may develop hard shifting or slippage due to the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software issues.
What was the message on the Volvo odometer?
It was the radiator overflow container. Odometer 44,500 km. 3 short trips ago warning message “Do not start engine – coolant low”. Put in 1 litre of water and scheduled premature major 48,000 km service and tire change. Volvo Service called and advised radiator cracked and requires replacement, and there are some oil leaks.
How much does it cost to replace a radiator on a Volvo S60?
Because of the placement of the radiator, the leak may not be visible in the engine bay or underneath the vehicle. A radiator replacement would be required to fix this condition. The average cost for a Volvo S60 Radiator Replacement is between $922 -$1,055.