Monday, February 27, 2012

"Volvo 850 Coolant Indicator Light Problems"

Volvo 850 Wagon Side View

My Volvo 850 coolant indicator light comes on occasionally. The heat gauge is up a little more than usual. The reservoir has some coolant in it. I noticed that there is no radiator cap. I also noticed the sticker says to only use Volvo coolant. Is that true? With fluid in the reservoir why would the indicator light be coming on?

Answer: The reservoir is the overflow, the radiator may be low. Volvo probably uses one of the new coolants that does not mix with ethylene-glycol. Check with your dealer’s parts department to make sure. My Audi used G12.

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