Where is the coolant drain on a Volvo 940turbo?
Where is the coolant drain on a Volvo 940turbo?
You will not be able to remove all the coolant: it always seems as though about two quarts remains in the system. On the 940Turbo:the coolant drain is at the end of the short hose leading from the oil cooler, about five inches behind the oil filter beneath the car. It points down from the tubing on which it is mounted.
Is there a problem with my Volvo cooling system?
Dexcool is known to have problems with high-lead solders, and is also sensitive to air levels in cooling systems. If you don’t keep the system topped off to the “min” mark on the reservoir, it may cause scaling and rust precipitation. The last Glysantin alternative is new in the US, although well-known in Europe,…
How often should I change the coolant in my Volvo?
[Ywan Mason] Dex-Cool, according to a GM service bulletin only gives the extended life when it was used as the first and only coolant in the car. Residual amounts of conventional coolants left in the system even after careful draining require that the Dex-Cool be changed at the same interval as any other coolant, every two years.
What kind of solder does a Volvo radiator use?
My own experience with Dexcool has been positive with one exception: the solder in a Nissen brass radiator began leaking . Dexcool is known to have problems with high-lead solders, and is also sensitive to air levels in cooling systems.
Can a Volvo cem have intermittent electrical problems?
When it fails, it can cause unpredictable intermittent electrical problems. It is a lot cheaper to get your Volvo CEM rebuilt service which you can order on eBay instead of getting it replaced by the dealer.
Are there any problems with the air conditioning in a Volvo?
The Volvo Repair Database has a section dedicated to this stuff: AC and other climate control problems/fixes. Also see MVS posts with the Volvo air conditioning tag. These do overlap.
How to troubleshoot an electrical problem on a Volvo?
To troubleshoot Volvo electrical problem, you can start by reading the fault codes from the CEM module. You will need a Volvo scanner as generic OBD2 scanners can’t read CEM fault codes. This video shows you how to read and clear codes from the Volvo CEM module using iCarsoft for Volvo.
How to Shim the AC clutch on a Volvo S60?
Here’s how to shim the AC clutch on an S60. Here’s how to shim the AC clutch on an 850, V70/XC70 up to 2000, S70, or C70. Do not use the high pressure port that is right up front above the radiator. That’s the high side for shops with pro AC refill equipment. Instead, move a couple items out of the way and use the AC low port.
