WHEELS AND TIRES
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CAUTION
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High levels of chlorine, chlorides and
other salts may cause corrosion in the
cooling system.
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Only use coolants with corrosion protec-
tion recommended by Volvo.
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The ratio of coolant to water is 50/50.
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Mix the coolant with tap water of drinka-
ble quality.
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If maintenance is performed on the cool-
ing system or if the coolant is replaced,
flush the cooling system with clean water
before adding new a new coolant/water
mixture.
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The engine may only be operated with a
properly filled cooling system. Otherwise,
high temperatures and cracks in the cyl-
inders may occur.
Related information
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Coolant specifications and volumes (p. 516)
