Happy holidays, all. 1995 Volvo 850 non turbo sedan.

We had sub 0 temps for a bit and I started seeing radiator fluid puddles. It’s coming from the radiator shroud. I’d guess last night’s loss at about 1-2oz overnight parked.

The radiator plus reservoir was replaced 2/21 plus more hoses to radiator and heater coil replaced 6/21.

I go to a Volvo only shop with Volvo techs so I’m sure they did a fine job. However, they are on vacation til 1/2/23 so hope someone can tell me if I should be driving w/ this leaking.

I am well versed to coolant disappearing and always have fluid in the trunk at the ready.

I have looked to see if there is any oil/coolant mixing and there is not any sign the head gasket has blown or worse.

Only the reservoir has been 1/2-2/3 empty before I get the warning to add more. And due to this new leaking, I am checking and topping off before I drive anywhere.

It’ll probably take a few days before the Vo boys can fit me in.

Do you think I’m safe to continue short 20-40 mile roundtrips providing I top off the fluid and it doesn’t suddenly all empty out? I just go to a local park so dog can run. Thanks to all opinions!!



This is a tall kitchen trash bag I laid under car overnight to see where it was leaking.

My filled reservoir emptied about 1/2" while parked