What is the correct amount of coolant after installation of new radiator

There's a good chance the float in the sensor is stuck so use something like a screwdriver handle to tap on the tank near the low coolant sensor also check the radiator tanks for another sensor. Have you physically checked the coolant in the radiator (must be done with a cold engine) the recommended coolant is a 50/50 mix of Dex-Cool and clear water. I hope this helps. Take care.

Anti freeze is mixed on a 50/50 basis. The coolant capacity varies so check the hand book for capacities and mix the anti freeze to water before adding to radiator. Drain radiator first so as not to mix different anti freeze products.

they say you cant mix different coolants but you can go to auto-zone etc, and buy a cheaper anti-freeze for general motors products. its a 50/50 mix for all gm cars and trucks.you can add this coolant to any brand of anti-freeze. its called universal type anti-freeze. to run a differant anti-freeze in it, you have to flush out complete engine and radiator because the dex-cool and the green stuff do not mix well and cause engine corrosion etc. dex-cool is reccomended for all chevy engines. good-day !

The correct mixture/temperature scales are printed on the bottles of all good quality anti freezes. You can purchase a special hydrometer from a motor spares outlet that will give you the exact freezing point of you coolant, ti repeat, the mix depends on the minimum ambient temperature you expect to be driving in.

you want to use a 50/50 mix of anti freeze & water. The best way to avoid air trapped is to have a shop do evac/fill with their vacuum equipment. ABout $85.

To do your self, have radiator as high up in the air as you can get it by rasing the van. Then pour in coolant slowly until it's full. Keep track of amount you put in. Then start engine with radiator cap loose until return hose is hot. This means thermostat opened and coolant is flowing. Keep radiaitor and reservoir full. Tighten radiator cap & let it cool down. It will **** coolant from the reservoir as it cools, so keep it full.
Repeat if you did not get proper amount in.

there is coolant at auto parts that will mix with any coolant,unless you take water with you i'd get the 50/50 mix. if you take 1 gallon full strength anti-freeze then take one gallon water and pour equal amounts

On the 4 cylinder you will need 1 1/4 gallons of antifreeze mixed with an equal amount of distilled water for a 50/50 mix. On the V6 you will need 1 5/8 gallons of antifreeze mixed with an equal amount of distilled water for a 50/50 mix. Make sure and use the correct type antifreeze.

yes just pour in rougly equal amounts of water and coolant or use the ready mixed type avail at any auto parts store, the ratio is 50/50

Volvo would like you to believe you need their o.e.m. and pricey anti-freeze to keep your cooling system from falling apart. NOT! Any good quality anti-freeze will perform well. Just be sure to mix it 50-50 with water when adding or changing, or using the 50-50 premix that's sold ready to use. More expensive because you're paying anti-freeze prices for water! I have used off-the-shelf anti-freeze in all my Volvos, which run 300,000 miles or more. You can extend the life of your radiator, water ump etc, but flushing the system every year or so, draining off the old coolant and adding a fresh mix.

The reason that your anti-freeze is gelling in your rad is that the mixture of anti-freeze and water is too weak. this could be because of old anti-freeze(same as oil,it deteriorates over time, usually 2 to 5 years), or there could just be too much water added. I would suggest a cooling system flush, and re-fill with a new 50/50 mixture of water and anti-freeze.