2001 S60 - can I use stop leak?
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2001 S60 - can I use stop leak?
I purchased my first Volvo about 2 months ago and I don't know anything about them. It's the '01 S60 2.4T. I do know you can't treat them like any ol' normal car.
So here's my problem.
I recently started getting the low coolant warning. It goes off about once per week. Instead of splurging for a mechanic to scope this thing out, can I just throw some "stop-leak" in the radiator?
I'm only concerned because of the sealed off radiator and the fact that I have to use that tiny overflow tank to put the coolant in.
P.S.
What type of coolant do I need to use in this thing?
So here's my problem.
I recently started getting the low coolant warning. It goes off about once per week. Instead of splurging for a mechanic to scope this thing out, can I just throw some "stop-leak" in the radiator?
I'm only concerned because of the sealed off radiator and the fact that I have to use that tiny overflow tank to put the coolant in.
P.S.
What type of coolant do I need to use in this thing?
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you don't want to use stop leak in a volvv, while most people think that stop leak is okay to use it really isnt....and do you really want to risk messing up the engine for something that could relatively easy to fix? $100 repair(maybe) 1 can of stop leak= engine with troubles $2,000(minimum) you make the call, its a no brainer for anyone who has ever owned a volvo before these are one of the most dependable cars on the roads today, I would not short cut anything that would only end up costing me more in the long run, keep up the mainteance and you will have a car that will last you for year to come! good luck
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