Radiator leaking

[paul chocks]

Well, my 2014 XC60 seems to have succumbed to the leaking radiator. Looks like a small weep around the offside bottom plastic/alloy join.

Having changed the intercooler on a previous XC90, I know access can be a pain, and the access to the rad on the XC60 looks worse, so I'm a little reluctant to give that a shot if there's an easier method.

Has anyone ever tried K Seal? All the reports seem to be favourable, and supposedly it can't damage the coolant system.

Thanks.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by paul chocks

Well, my 2014 XC60 seems to have succumbed to the leaking radiator. Looks like a small weep around the offside bottom plastic/alloy join.

Having changed the intercooler on a previous XC90, I know access can be a pain, and the access to the rad on the XC60 looks worse, so I'm a little reluctant to give that a shot if there's an easier method.

Has anyone ever tried K Seal? All the reports seem to be favourable, and supposedly it can't damage the coolant system.

Thanks.

Yes i would certainly try K seal it has got me out of some major cylinder liner base joint leakage problems . It consists of very fine copper wires which settle in the crack and when the liquid meets the air outside it starts to solidify . Not detrimental to the rest of the cooling system .
I would put your K seal into the top hose so that it gets flushed straight to where it is needed .

[paul chocks]

Thanks Clan - I was hoping you'd reply. I'll give it a shot.

[Ross1990]

Just got home from a 200 mile drive in my new to me 2015 xc60 d5, coolant low level popped up. Had a look under the car spotted it straight away, drivers side lower corner of the rad is weeping. 86k and Full Volvo service history 5 stamps. Coolant is a yellow/very pale green colour. What are my options 😅

[Clan]

Originally Posted by Ross1990

Just got home from a 200 mile drive in my new to me 2015 xc60 d5, coolant low level popped up. Had a look under the car spotted it straight away, drivers side lower corner of the rad is weeping. 86k and Full Volvo service history 5 stamps. Coolant is a yellow/very pale green colour. What are my options 😅

coolant corrosion inhibitor weak , was it not reported last service ? It should be bright clear blue / green colour . The new volvo coolant will last you another 10+++ years as it has always been the highest quality and has no changing interval , unlike the factory coolant which was not the best from 2010 - 2015 There is no question about its freezing resistance however .( -37C)

[Ross1990]

Hi Clan, I have only just purchased the car a month ago not from Volvo. Last Volvo service was done months before I brought it.
Yeah I did think the coolant was an odd colour, never seen yellow before especially in newer cars. Would it be worth me contacting Volvo about this?
Can’t understand why they would use cheap coolant but sell a good coolant. Probably wouldn’t have happened if they put the good stuff in from factory...

[paul chocks]

Sorry to hear of your leak. If you have no luck from dealer, it’s worth giving K-Seal a go (see my post a few above). I used it early this year and it seems to have done the trick.

[Dippydog]

Not a specific Volvo practice,cheaper coolant used at manufacture saves a shed load of money-increasing profit per vehicle-then they can stiff the paying customer for better stuff come service time-again increasing profit.Ross1990 did you buy your car from a trader? If so given you've only had it a month take it back to them as it should be warranted for a period of time from purchase.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by paul chocks

Sorry to hear of your leak. If you have no luck from dealer, it’s worth giving K-Seal a go (see my post a few above). I used it early this year and it seems to have done the trick.

K seal is indeed wonderful stuff in the unique way it works ... I would warm up the engine and put it directly in the top hose before going for a run , you get very quick results . but get the seller to pay for a volvo radiator..

[Ross1990]

Garage I purchased it from have said they will pay for new rad once I have it diagnosed by a garage. Will be using Volvo specialist not far from me. Will keep you updated. 👍🏼