How do you drain the coolant on a Volvo 940?
Remove the coolant reservoir cap. Turn on the hose and the system will be flushed up and out the reservoir. To drain the system afterward, remove the block drain and the pump end of the lower radiator hose, bending it down to drain the water.
How much coolant does a Volvo 940 take?
According to ALLDATA the coolant capacity is 9.5L or 10 quarts.
How much coolant does a Volvo 740 Turbo take?
The 9.5 liter capacity sounds about right. It should be a 50/50 mix and ideally use distilled water to mix it with. Also you should replace the heater valve for some insurance.
How much coolant does a Volvo 240 take?
The coolant system takes about 9 quarts which is a little short of the 2 gallons you probably provides or paid for.
How do you bleed a Volvo cooling system?
Take coolant tank cap off run the engine until up to full temp, then turn the heater on full hot… wait for the fan and once the fan stops switch off. Run the engine and use the red bleed screw on the lower rad hose?
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 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 kind of coolant should I use for my Volvo?
[Editor] Folks have tried various coolants in place of the Volvo Blue-Green, which is expensive. Your choice falls into three categories: Highly-silicated conventional green antifreeze (e.g., Prestone and many other brands) Dexcool orange with no silicates and organic acid corrosion protection (e.g., Havoline Dexcool and Prestone Dexcool)