Where does the coolant go in a Volvo V40?
Engine coolant (which is also called antifreeze or anti-freeze) moves through the inside of your V40’s engine and keeps it from overheating. Coolant can leak from the reservoir or from the hoses, in 2000 V40s with the 1.9 liter engine, coolant leaks are most likely to occur where the hoses connect to the engine.
Are there any problems with the Volvo V40?
We were more than happy to become the proud owners of a new Volvo V40. After having owned the car for some time we started to have a problem with the car door locks on occasion. The doors would neither open from the inside or out using either the handles or the key fob.
Where are the coolant hoses on a 1999 Volvo?
Two radiator hoses, and then the two expansion tank hoses. 1999 models also have hoses in the back there that branch off to the oil cooler which exchanges heat between the oil and coolant. I’m staring at VADIS, and can’t find the actual part numbers for the hoses that run at the back of the engine to the turbocharger.
Why does my Volvo have a low coolant message?
I got a low coolant message but temperature was not increased. I went by the volvo dealer, where they tested the cooling system by pressurizing it. They didn’t manage to find any leaks. They topped it back to MAX and has stayed that way over the past 12 months (and 17,000 kms).
What was the recall on my Volvo V40?
The recall involved changing the exhaust manifold gasket and fitting a pressure relief valve into the coolant circuit. It seemed there was a risk of overpressure in the coolant circuit at high engine RPMs when the engine is cold (the thermostat is closed so coolant is not circulating to the radiator or expansion tank).
Is there a low coolant warning on a Volvo D2?
D2 Volvo 2014 Reg — Warning Low Coolant Level. This happened a couple of times and over time progressively got more and more frequent, each time on inspection the coolant level could be seen just below the level warning sensor. The bottle was under pressure even after being parked up for hours.
How long is the warranty on a Volvo V40?
It is for this reason we offer the manufacturer’s warranty of 3 years or 60,000 miles (whichever comes sooner) where we are confident any manufacturing or material defects will manifest themselves.
Where is the coolant drain on a Volvo 940turbo?
You will not be able to remove all the coolant: it always seems as though about two quarts remains in the system. On the 940Turbo:the coolant drain is at the end of the short hose leading from the oil cooler, about five inches behind the oil filter beneath the car. It points down from the tubing on which it is mounted.
What kind of oil does a Volvo S40 use?
Volvo Manual Transmission Oil S40/V50 2004 to 2012 £22.32 Volvo Manual Transmission Oil, Manual 850 96-97 /XC90 Angle Gear £31.20 Volvo Automatic Transmission Oil 2001-2007 1LTR £18.00 200,700,900 Series Manual Transmission Oil, Manual up to 1995 £22.32
How often should I change the coolant in my Volvo?
[Ywan Mason] Dex-Cool, according to a GM service bulletin only gives the extended life when it was used as the first and only coolant in the car. Residual amounts of conventional coolants left in the system even after careful draining require that the Dex-Cool be changed at the same interval as any other coolant, every two years.