How often should coolant be changed?

How often should coolant be changed?

HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU FLUSH THE COOLANT? Depending on the vehicle and the coolant, the average time between flushes is two years or 30,000 miles for silicated coolants and up to five years or 100,000 miles for an extended drain coolant. You can tell which type of coolant you have by the color.

How long can you drive without coolant?

However, if you absolutely must start your car without coolant, it can probably run for about a minute without too much risk of damage. You may be able to get away with as much as 5 minutes of running without coolant, depending on the engine, car model, and how hard you’re asking the engine to work.

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.

What kind of radiator is used in a Volvo?

[Motor Magazine, Aug 2004] One of the coolant issues that may arise is the use of an aftermarket replacement radiator or heater core made of copper-brass with lead solder.

Is there a problem with my Volvo cooling system?

Dexcool is known to have problems with high-lead solders, and is also sensitive to air levels in cooling systems. If you don’t keep the system topped off to the “min” mark on the reservoir, it may cause scaling and rust precipitation. The last Glysantin alternative is new in the US, although well-known in Europe,…

What does orange mean on car cooling system?

Note: DEX-COOL’s unique orange color acts as a reminder not to mix the new formula with conventional coolant (usually green in color). Although it won’t damage your car’s cooling system when mixed with other coolants, DEX-COOL will lose some of its effectiveness.