Coolant red or blue ?

WrathOfKain · Jun 16th, 2020, 11:02

Which coolant do the XC90's use ? ..... I have red/pink in mine but spoke to a halfords chap and he said it should be blue (silicate) and mentioned the volvo dealer across the road advised a client it should be the blue too. Did the online check and at first came back with the red/pink and now its showing blue ?

If its blue is it worth changing it out ?

Danielpsmith · Jun 16th, 2020, 11:22

If it helps mine is more green, I bought 4 litres of genuine Volvo concentrate off eBay, you just pour all of them in then top up with water hope it helps.

Chunk11 · Jun 16th, 2020, 12:28

I bought mine from Volvo and can confirm that it is blue/turquoise colour

Auto Addict · Jun 16th, 2020, 12:51

Same here in my '09 XC60 D5 ... greenish blue Volvo recommended / approved also know as "Glysantin G64" which is ethylene glycol based containing an inhibitor packages based on salt of organic acids, phosphates and silicate. Free from nitrites, amines and borates with a service life of unto 5 years.

4x4 · Jun 16th, 2020, 17:25

Genuine Volvo HOAT coolant colour in the image below

WrathOfKain · Jun 16th, 2020, 20:31

Thanks gents. And pic is much appreciated.

Now in a dilemma if i should get it changed out?

Jun 16th, 2020, 11:02	#1
WrathOfKain Member Last Online: May 25th, 2021 00:01 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Highlands	Coolant red or blue ? Which coolant do the XC90's use ? ..... I have red/pink in mine but spoke to a halfords chap and he said it should be blue (silicate) and mentioned the volvo dealer across the road advised a client it should be the blue too. Did the online check and at first came back with the red/pink and now its showing blue ? If its blue is it worth changing it out ?

Jun 16th, 2020, 12:28	#3
Chunk11 Member Last Online: May 29th, 2024 10:37 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Manchester	I bought mine from Volvo and can confirm that it is blue/turquoise colour __________________ Volvo XC90 2007 57 plate D5 Geartronic 135,000 miles with a Shark Performance Remap!

Jun 16th, 2020, 12:51	#4
Auto Addict Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2022 00:05 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Cambridge	Same here in my '09 XC60 D5 ... greenish blue Volvo recommended / approved also know as "Glysantin G64" which is ethylene glycol based containing an inhibitor packages based on salt of organic acids, phosphates and silicate. Free from nitrites, amines and borates with a service life of unto 5 years. __________________ ___________________________________ 2009 Volvo XC60 D5 (SE LUX) AWD Manual (now SOLD) 2007 BMW 525d Touring Auto 2018 VW Golf R DSG

Jun 16th, 2020, 17:25	#5
4x4 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:51 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: North of Hadrian's Wall & South of Antonine's Wall View Photos By: 4x4	Genuine Volvo HOAT coolant colour in the image below __________________ MY2010 XC90 SE (M66-manual) Magic Blue (467) Sold MY1997 850 GLT (62,000 miles) Silver Sand (419) MY2005 V70 2.5T (66,000 miles) Willow Green (471) Volvo 850 GLT website

Jun 16th, 2020, 11:22	#2
Danielpsmith Master Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Birmingham	If it helps mine is more green, I bought 4 litres of genuine Volvo concentrate off eBay, you just pour all of them in then top up with water hope it helps.

Jun 16th, 2020, 20:31	#6
WrathOfKain Member Last Online: May 25th, 2021 00:01 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Highlands	Thanks gents. And pic is much appreciated. Now in a dilemma if i should get it changed out?

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