Why does my coolant need topping up?
What if I have to continually top up the engine coolant? If you have to top up the coolant level often, and you’ve noticed a puddle under the car, it could be that the radiator or one of the hoses has a leak. If there is no sign of coolant coming out of the engine, it could be leaking inside the engine.
What happens if I top up coolant?
If you need to top up the coolant reservoir each time it’s checked, you could have a leak. Leaks can occur throughout the cooling system, and may cause serious problems, like overheating and engine damage, if left unattended.
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 often should I change the fluids in my Volvo S80?
Perhaps you’ve been wondering how often to change the fluids in your Volvo V70 or S80 or how often to get it serviced, check the brakes and other common checks. Our Volvo V70 and S80 routine maintenance guide comes straight from our best-selling manual for V70 and S80 petrol and diesel engines and has all the information you need!
What should I know about my Volvo S80?
1 Oil Change. *Certain models have a decal in the engine compartment which details the engine oil specification. 2 Transmission Fluid Change. **Consult a Volvo dealer or specialist for latest recommendation. 3 Coolant Renewal 4 Other Miscellaneous Fluid Types 5 Other Miscellaneous Torque Specs 6 Volvo V70 & Volvo S80 Maintenance Schedules.
What happens when the coolant goes out on a Volvo?
This can potentially cause the exhaust manifold gasket to fail (the coolant circuit extends into the manifold to cool the turbo) which can also cause an oil leak (the turbo’s oil feed comes though the manifold as well) leading to major coolant loss and the risk of oil leaking onto the exhaust catching fire. The issue is global.