coolant warning
 

The coolant warning light in my '98 V70 keeps coming on intermittently. I checked the reservoir this afternoon, and it looks to be a little low . . . just under the "minimum" line. I know that the perferred mix is 50 percent water, 50 percent antifreeze, but before I top it off, is there something special about the Volvo antifreeze? The owner's manual specifies "Volvo coolant only." Is this just a marketing scheme, or is there really something different about the Volvo antifreeze? And, if so, is it safe to presume that it's only available at the dealership?

Dan

RE: coolant warning
 

You can use any Green Antifreeze.

RE: coolant warning
 

I recently changed it on my '98 V70. Went to the dealer and he suggested me to use any ethylene-glycol antifreeze that is green in color. I looked at the volvo type c coolant: on the can it said ethylene-glycol phosphate-free antifreeze. After doing my own research I settled on buying Peak antifreeze which is ethylene-glycol based, phosphate-free, and green in color.

RE: coolant warning
 

Thanks! Much appreciated.

Dan