tamd41a coolant change

[colhel]

I've found loads of old threads on Volvo type 90 anti freeze and alternatives. As this my first year of mobo ownership please excuse my nervousness regarding cheaper alternatives, but, are there cheaper alternatives? And, should I use premix or concentrate?

Cheers

 

[alt]

For all my KAD engines throughout the years..... green concentrate from local truck centre and I source soft water locally. I buy in bulk (2 engines, replaced annually regardless of hours) - think 20 litres of green concentrate is approx 45 euro (so 2 engines) and I get the soft water for free. Very cheap imho and not exactly a hard task.

 

[colhel]

Thank You.
I found this thread http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?167584-Volvo-Type-90-anti-freeze/page2

the last post suggests this from Europarts https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/...ontent=awin+traffic&utm_campaign=Sub+Networks

 

[superheat6k]

If it a while since the coolant has been changed and if it looks muddy then a thorough flush with Holts speed flush will remove any sludge from the lower parts of the system.

I use an MEG based antifreeze from this Ebay seller. No issues with it so far. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLUE-ANT...-C-High-Concentrate-Longlife-20L/152009806106

 

[Boat2016]

I have always used the VP green pre mix, it’s no more expensive than mixing your own and uses de ironised water.

 

[oldgit]

5 litres Volvo Penta ready mix marine A/F.
50 % diluted, presumably with some very special VP water, only 2.5 litres of actual antifreeze. £20.00.
Nice plastic bottle tho !



Generic undiluted Longlife is around £35.00 for 20 litres from Ebay or your local motor factor.
.........add your own special water, about 50p per cubic metre.
Buy Volvos own anti freeze for your truck and its about 50% cheaper .....
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Volvo-Coolant-Antifreeze-4-Liters-/202456103425

 

[colhel]

Thanks All!