"740 2.4 Turbo Diesel engine' Anti-Freeze"

Nov 10th, 2003, 13:11

Would you recommend continuing to use Volvo anti-freeze (as has been done all the car's life so far) or will any good anti freeze be just as good?

Thanks,

Nov 10th, 2003, 14:22

NO! Use only Volvo anti-freeze and use demineralised water too! I am taking apart a 940 SE Turbo which has had just plain water in it for a while, rust everywhere in the engine! Very bad!

George

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'95 940 Polar LPT (B230FK/AW71; 130k)
'92 940 SE Turbo (B200FT/AW71; 115k)
'87 740 GLE Turbo Diesel Intercooler (D24TIC/ZF22; 210k)

Nov 11th, 2003, 10:21

Any good quality anti-freeze should be OK but don't use those containing methanol as it evaporates.
Use one containing glycol and remember to be careful to ensure you fill with the correct concentration.

pettaw · Nov 11th, 2003, 12:32

Why take the chance? Use Volvo Anti-freeze. Its not that expensive FFS :) And change it regularly, every 2 years. Its cheaper than new radiators, new head gaskets, cylinder heads, etc.

Nov 12th, 2003, 07:14

Better still use the "pink" anti freeze, it has summer coolant and a guaranteed life of 5 years!!!!!!

Just a thought....

Regards
Dave M

Peter Milnes · Nov 13th, 2003, 02:33

As it is a Volvo recomendation to change the coolant every two years that would make it a rather expensive purchase, unfortunately Dave, however, I applaud your sentiment. If, as you say, it is guaranteed for five years that might be a good reason to use it, but be very sure to change it at the five year end or you will have no guarantees after that.

All the best, Peter

Nov 10th, 2003, 13:11	#1
sepp Guest Location:	"740 2.4 Turbo Diesel engine' Anti-Freeze" Would you recommend continuing to use Volvo anti-freeze (as has been done all the car's life so far) or will any good anti freeze be just as good? Thanks,

Nov 10th, 2003, 14:22	#2
George Holmer Guest Location:	RE: NO! Use only Volvo anti-freeze and use demineralised water too! I am taking apart a 940 SE Turbo which has had just plain water in it for a while, rust everywhere in the engine! Very bad! George [link:www.ttsservices.co.uk/my%20volvos.htm\|http://www.ttsservices.co.uk/imm021.jpg] '95 940 Polar LPT (B230FK/AW71; 130k) '92 940 SE Turbo (B200FT/AW71; 115k) '87 740 GLE Turbo Diesel Intercooler (D24TIC/ZF22; 210k)

Nov 11th, 2003, 10:21	#3
Beardy Rich Guest Location:	RE: Anti-Freeze Any good quality anti-freeze should be OK but don't use those containing methanol as it evaporates. Use one containing glycol and remember to be careful to ensure you fill with the correct concentration.

Nov 11th, 2003, 12:32	#4
pettaw Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 23rd, 2023 15:29 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Glasgow, London	RE: Anti-Freeze Why take the chance? Use Volvo Anti-freeze. Its not that expensive FFS :) And change it regularly, every 2 years. Its cheaper than new radiators, new head gaskets, cylinder heads, etc.

Nov 12th, 2003, 07:14	#5
Dave M Guest Location:	RE: Anti-Freeze Better still use the "pink" anti freeze, it has summer coolant and a guaranteed life of 5 years!!!!!! Just a thought.... Regards Dave M

Nov 13th, 2003, 02:33	#6
Peter Milnes Premier Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2014 00:01 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tonyrefail	RE: Anti-Freeze As it is a Volvo recomendation to change the coolant every two years that would make it a rather expensive purchase, unfortunately Dave, however, I applaud your sentiment. If, as you say, it is guaranteed for five years that might be a good reason to use it, but be very sure to change it at the five year end or you will have no guarantees after that. All the best, Peter

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