What causes a Volvo S80 T6 to overheat?
Volvo S80 T6: overheated..radiator..the coolant tank..head gasket… My volvo S80 T6 has… My volvo S80 T6 has oil in the coolant tank… car overheated 3 times…1st was because radiator, 2nd the top hose of the coolant tank had a tear, and 3rd was the lower hose that had tear.
How to replace the head gasket on a Volvo?
This is a link to an outstanding step-by-step tutorial on replacing the head gasket on a Volvo 5-cylinder engine. This is one of the best tutorials on anything Volvo that I’ve seen anywhere.
How long does it take for a Volvo head gasket to burn?
This process only takes about 15 – 30 minutes, depending on how capable the person is. For the chip itself, the chip is “burned” with the new ROM memory (EPROM).
Is it safe to put a chip in a Volvo?
Remember you are forcing the engine to do more as boost is increased and there are limits. Volvo feels safe at just under 250 hp. Here is the rundown of the companies that I found out there that offer chips for Volvos:
How to change coolant on 2012 Volvo XC70?
MVS user headrc recently asked the MVS forum how to open the draincock on his 2012 Volvo XC70 so he could flush the radiator. A lively discussion broke out on coolant replacement (Isn’t that just always the case?)
What should I do when I change coolant in my car?
MVS user Jimmy57 provides a very important warning when replacing your coolant: The engines with thermostat on block (V8, all 3.2 short 6, 3.0T short 6, P1 5 cylinder, and all P3, and any platform with the Drive-E 4 cylinder) are all designed to use the ‘cooling system vacuum evacuator and fill system’.
Where can I buy coolant for my car?
These tools allow you to easily remove and refill your coolant. You can buy them on Amazon, like the Universal Radiator Pressure Tester and Vacuum Type Cooling System Kit, but they cost quite a penny and unfortunately, most LAPS (Local Auto Parts Stores) don’t carry them either.