I just bought my first Volvo, an 02 S60 with 50K. I love the car and it's in great shape, but at my first oil change, the dealer recommended a few service items that I would have NEVER considered on any of my older cars. Just wanted to get an opinion here.

Coolant Flush with Thermostat - The manual says that it should never be necessary, let alone already.

Engine Oil Flush - I've always thought that was just a waste of money as long as frequent oil changes were completed.

Any thoughts? I'm excited to be on the forum.

Jason

 

Yeah i dont know about that. A cololant flush with a thermostat is kinda iffy if you ask me. Your best bet is to consult the manual, what ever it says you should do at 50k or 60k do it. Welcome

 

welcome to the site.

At 50k, I wouldn't reccomend a flush with a new thermostat. At most, just a drain/fill. Unless you are in an area with extreem temperature changes and/or you track your car alot.

You don't need an engine oil flush. Just a simple drain and fill. I use Mobil 1in all of my cars.

Nick

 

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JPN

 

I wouldn't worry about those things. I also bought an '02 S60 a few minths ago. I recently took the car for a tire rotation/oil change/courtesy check/etc. and nothing was said to me about those service items...