Coolant S60 2001

[chindit]

Originally Posted by cheshired5

In the power steering fluid thread, when I suggested the Comma alternative, you said to consult Volvo for the spec but now you're saying that's gumf?!


My original coolant was passing all tests at 12 years but failed the voltage test this year at 13 years so it's been changed.
No rust, no problems at all so a good 10 years is easily achievable.


I've never seen anyone, (slavish or otherwise) suggest this.
The manual gear oil gets changed anyway when the clutch is done so it can't be for life but I prefer around 50k miles.

Stop being a naughty boy ches and twisting what I said , Ref the power steering I merely advised the OP to double check that his fluid was indeed synthetic as volvo and indeed all manufactures have used both and if he used the incorrect fluid it could well damage the system ..a sensible idea I thought , I never said one shouldn't use comma fluid
What sent you over the edge was the fact you saw I was not taking what the all knowing ches has stated as gospel ...what nerve I have

As for the gearbox oil volvo claim it never need replacing ..fact ..

Yes ref you previous post I'm sure you would like to me banned ches , one less person on the forum who possibly might know more than you on some subjects and be prepared to stand his corner and debate the point ..control freaks hate that... and strange things go on in my head ? mmmmm

[chindit]

Originally Posted by GrahamBrown1

Hmm the member on here with 40 plus years volvo experience says other wise...... Just saying

So it must be right because he has forty years experience ???? I assume your talking about clan , yes a very knowledgable and helpful guy but that does not mean he can never be wrong and on the subject of manual gearbox oil having a infinite life my experience in engineering tells me otherwise oils lubricating do not and cannot last for ever especially when subject to the loads and pressures present a manual gearbox ... especially a all syncromesh box

Clan also claims volvo anti freeze lasts for ever and never needs changing again my knowledge of how chemical inhibitors function tells me otherwise as does the findings of the good ole voltage test ...

[cheshired5]

Originally Posted by chindit

Stop being a naughty boy ches and twisting what I said , Ref the power steering I merely advised the OP to double check that his fluid was indeed synthetic as volvo and indeed all manufactures have used both and if he used the incorrect fluid it could well damage the system ..a sensible idea I thought , I never said one shouldn't use comma fluid
What sent you over the edge was the fact you saw I was not taking what the all knowing ches has stated as gospel ...what nerve I have

As for the gearbox oil volvo claim it never need replacing ..fact ..

Yes ref you previous post I'm sure you would like to me banned ches , one less person on the forum who possibly might know more than you on some subjects and be prepared to stand his corner and debate the point ..control freaks hate that... and strange things go on in my head ? mmmmm

You're ruining every thread where someone is simply asking for our views/help for their specific issue.
Your experience has led you to your views and mine has led me to mine.
Just state your opinion, others will state theirs and let people decide which way they want to go and if you really want a debate on parts, fluids, quality, genuine v aftermarket just start your own thread.

[chindit]

Originally Posted by cheshired5

You're ruining every thread where someone is simply asking for our views/help for their specific issue.
Your experience has led you to your views and mine has led me to mine.
Just state your opinion, others will state theirs and let people decide which way they want to go and if you really want a debate on parts, fluids, quality, genuine v aftermarket just start your own thread.

By ruining every thread what you actually mean is I'm at times disagreeing with the font of all knowledge ........namely you.
If advising someone to double check and not assume everything posted on a Internet forum is infallible before servicing a safety critical system is ruining a thread then yes guilty as charged m,lud.....
However I was trained from being seventeen never to assume anything as it often leads to smoking holes in the ground and dead people , Sorry if my thoroughness and attention to detail irks you but there is , I was trained old school RAF ...get over it .

[zoliS60]

Ooops...I not fully understood some comments here, but there are 3 positive response on my question:

1. VOLVO OEM coolant worth to buy: long lifetime, good quality up to 9-10 years
2. Measuring the conductivity and pH of the fluid is an easy control
3. Any good brand ethylene glycol coolant will work fine

Thx for all!

[Georgeandkira]

Hello, I delved into this question on the Bobistheoilguy board and learned that G-05, yellow colored coolant used a lot by Ford here and by many car makers in Europe, is a good substitute.
It actually had the tacky nickname "Mercedes-Benz gold".

G-05 has the COMPLETELY UNOFFICIAL title of "ALMOST A UNIVERSAL COOLANT".

I used it when I serviced my mother's Saab a while back. That car had blue coolant in it;G-46 I believe is the Glysatin number of the blue stuff.
Somebody correct me if I'm wrong on our "G" number.

Now (older and wiser) I'm squarely in the "original coolant" camp because
1) Any original stuff isn't difficult to find where I am.
Also, I don't run a garage so I don't need to simplify any parts orders.
2) I don't use my brain if I don't have too (Ha-Ha).
3) Sticking with an original brew frequently eliminates the need to flush to clear to avoid conflicting coolants.
Obviously a dirty, neglected system needs to be cleansed.

Do remember the battle cry now-a-days is never to mix coolants.
Some might mix OK. Many combinations will result in precipitation of clogging gunk....not good. Kira

[D5meister]

my exp is the absolute type isnt much concern.

What is - Dont mix types as the can coagulate and clog up.

If you adopt "new" type, pull hoses and thermostat and power flush all of the old coolant type.

Ive used pink OATs stuff on aluminun blocks ok. When they had blue or green vanilla coolant.

Some use waterless coolant from evans as it generates no pressure when hot - so you dont leak from anywhere.

Good for dodgy waterpumps and small head gasket leaks

[zoliS60]

Looks for a good alternative and reasonable priced:

[zoliS60]

... and my last question in this topic: do you change the thermostat together with the coolant?

[cheshired5]

Originally Posted by zoliS60

... and my last question in this topic: do you change the thermostat together with the coolant?

It's up to you.
You can wait for it to stop working which is easy to spot or play safe and do it now.
I left mine alone.