Does it matter what brand of coolant I use?
Well, you use the coolant that is specified in your owner’s manual. If you just need to top it up, the recommendation is still the same, however it is unlikely to cause any serious problems if you add a litre of a different type of coolant, as long as you follow the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule.
Do you have to use the same brand of coolant?
You can mix two different colors of the same kind of coolant without any problem whatsoever. But if you mix a significant amount of one type in with the other type, you’re weakening your corrosion inhibitors (it happened to my brother, and look at the condition he’s in now).
What kind of antifreeze do you use on a Volvo?
That said, I’ll likely stick with either Zerex G-05 or Volvo blue. Why Use Volvo Brand Coolant (Volvo Antifreeze)? Actually, this is to be expected when one considers that ethylene glycol, the principal component of most antifreezes, freezes at 8 degrees above zero, Fahrenheit. It is only when water is added that the freezing point is depressed.
Which is better Volvo coolant or American coolant?
If you feel that Volvo coolant is better, then by all means buy the Volvo coolant, I don’t b/c I don’t give in to “fear” created by car mfg’s. People who bash Prestone saying it is used for American cars (American engines worse than Volvo engine???) and boats etc. don’t know what they are talking about. Prestone is a reputable company.
What kind of coolant is used for antifreeze?
IAT Coolant. The most common variety of liquid antifreeze is an IAT formula, or Inorganic Additive Technology. ZEREX™ Original Green is an IAT coolant that has been used for decades and is a formula proven to provide unsurpassed corrosion protection.
What are the different brands of Volvo Group?
Volvo Group’s brand portfolio consists of several distinct brands, targeting different customers, stakeholders, segments and markets to support Volvo Group’s vision to be the most desired and successful transport and infrastructure solution provider in the world.