Why do I have to keep topping up my coolant?
Sometimes, coolant levels can be low due to too little coolant being put into the reservoir. In this case, you should top up your coolant as soon as possible to avoid engine damage.
Should your car be off when adding coolant?
Make sure your engine is off and cool, the vehicle is in Park or Neutral, and the parking brake is set. If your engine is cold, the coolant level should be up to the cold fill line. Loosen the reservoir cap just a little, then step back while the pressure releases.
How do you top up the coolant on a Volvo xc60?
Coolant expansion tank, right-hand drive car. Grip the hatch’s handle and lift/jiggle the hatch from the plastic cover. Screw off the cap and top up with coolant if necessary. The coolant level must not exceed the yellow MAX mark inside the expansion tank.
Can you just add more coolant?
If the coolant level is low, add the correct coolant to the reservoir (not the radiator itself). You can use diluted coolant by itself, or a 50/50 mixture of concentrated coolant and distilled water. When the coolant rises to the cold fill line, replace the cap and tighten it until you feel it click.
Do I have to use Volvo coolant?
Always use coolant with anti-corrosion agent as recommended by Volvo. Only new coolant should be used when replacing major cooling system components to ensure the system has sufficient corrosion protection. The engine must only be run with a well-filled cooling system.
When to change coolant in a Volvo XC60?
Normally, the coolant does not need to be changed. If the system must be drained, consult a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. See page 357 for information on cooling system capacities. CAUTION • If necessary, top up the cooling system with Volvo Genuine Coolant/Antifreeze only (a 50/50 mix of water and antifreeze).
When to remove expansion tank cap Volvo XC60?
• Do not use chlorinated tap water in the vehicle’s cooling system. • Never remove the expansion tank cap while the engine is warm. Wait until the engine cools. • If it is necessary to top off the coolant when the engine is warm, unscrew the expansion tank cap slowly so that the overpressure dissipates.
What kind of coolant does a Volvo use?
CAUTION • If necessary, top up the cooling system with Volvo Genuine Coolant/Antifreeze only (a 50/50 mix of water and antifreeze). • Different types of antifreeze/coolant may not be mixed.
Do You Top Up Your coolant with water?
• Do not top up with water only. This reduces the rust-protective and antifreeze qualities of the coolant and has a lower boiling point. It can also cause damage to the cooling system if it should freeze. • Do not use chlorinated tap water in the vehicle’s cooling system. • Never remove the expansion tank cap while the engine is warm.