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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Lift off the rubber strip by pressing it inward
in the engine compartment.
Detach the flap in the plastic cover by folding
out the release catch and turning the flap
upward.
Screw off the cap and top up with coolant.
The coolant level must lie between the MIN
and MAX marks on the expansion tank.
Reinstall the parts in reverse order.
If there is coolant under the car, if there is cool-
ant smoke, or if more than 2 litres have been
filled, always call for recovery to avoid the risk of
engine damage due to a defective cooling sys-
tem when attempting to start the car.
IMPORTANT
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A high content of chlorine, chlorides and
other salts may cause corrosion in the
cooling system.
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Always use coolant with anti-corrosion
agent as recommended by Volvo.
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Ensure that the coolant mixture is 50%
water and 50% coolant.
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Mix the coolant with approved quality tap
water. In the event of any doubt about
water quality, used ready-mixed coolant in
accordance with Volvo recommendations.
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When changing coolant/replacing cool-
ing system components, flush the cooling
system clean with approved quality tap
water or flush with ready-mixed coolant.
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The engine must only be run with a well-
filled cooling system. Otherwise, tempera-
tures that are too high may occur result-
ing in the risk of damage (cracks) in the
cylinder head.
Related information
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Coolant — specifications (p. 581)
