Is this coolant suitable for a 2013 XC90?

drjarmin · Mar 15th, 2020, 07:30

Need to top up the coolant in my XC90. Is this coolant concentrate compatible?

Should I mix 60 / 40 water to coolant concentrate given it never freezes here?

Do I need to flush or just top up to near the max line? (currently a touch above the min line)

Thanks!

S60D5-185 · Mar 15th, 2020, 08:28

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Dastardly Diesel · Mar 15th, 2020, 10:05

Keep the coolant ratio ar the level Volvo recommend - aside from stopping the engine from freezing, it also raises the boiling point so reduces the tendency to overheat. It also acts as a corrosion inhibitor, and you definitely don't want to dilute that effect.

drjarmin · Mar 15th, 2020, 14:14

Thanks, very good points. Never freezes here but definitely potential to overheat!

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Keep the coolant ratio ar the level Volvo recommend - aside from stopping the engine from freezing, it also raises the boiling point so reduces the tendency to overheat. It also acts as a corrosion inhibitor, and you definitely don't want to dilute that effect.

drjarmin · Mar 15th, 2020, 14:15

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Dastardly Diesel · Mar 15th, 2020, 16:11

That's fine, but make sure it's the same colour as the stuff that's already in there.

oragex · Mar 15th, 2020, 17:12

I would be a little worried to use some less known brands.. for the long term. Volvo coolant concentrate may be surprisingly inexpensive, and needs be mixed with distilled water which is cheap.

drjarmin · Mar 16th, 2020, 14:32

Caltex is Chevron. Haven't managed to find a supplier of the Volvo real stuff here :-(

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I would be a little worried to use some less known brands.. for the long term. Volvo coolant concentrate may be surprisingly inexpensive, and needs be mixed with distilled water which is cheap.

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drjarmin Member Last Online: Mar 10th, 2024 12:56 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Hong Kong	Is this coolant suitable for a 2013 XC90? Need to top up the coolant in my XC90. Is this coolant concentrate compatible? Should I mix 60 / 40 water to coolant concentrate given it never freezes here? Do I need to flush or just top up to near the max line? (currently a touch above the min line) Thanks!

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oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	I would be a little worried to use some less known brands.. for the long term. Volvo coolant concentrate may be surprisingly inexpensive, and needs be mixed with distilled water which is cheap. __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

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Dastardly Diesel Senior Member Last Online: May 14th, 2020 13:58 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: The countryside	Keep the coolant ratio ar the level Volvo recommend - aside from stopping the engine from freezing, it also raises the boiling point so reduces the tendency to overheat. It also acts as a corrosion inhibitor, and you definitely don't want to dilute that effect.

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Dastardly Diesel Senior Member Last Online: May 14th, 2020 13:58 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: The countryside	That's fine, but make sure it's the same colour as the stuff that's already in there.

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