How do You change the antifreeze on a 2002 Volvo S40 1.9t

Thermostat is stuck. Not sure about the added antifreeze, but might be good idea to flush system while changing thermostat.

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.

if your only changing your belt you should be ok if you make your own. but if you already removed the belt and forgot to mark it you will need to use timing tools that go into the back of the camshaft behind two little rubber caps.

Prestone and Peak are the leading maker of antifreeze.

You can use the green color or universal antifreeze.

DO NOT pick Dexcool formula (orange color). It's for GM car only.

50/50 is the recommended mix.

If you are in below freezing climate then check the label the the mixing level.

FIRST OF ALL YOU NEED A HAYNES OR CHILTON REPAIR MANUAL.IT WILL TELL YOU HOW TO GET TO HEATER CORE.AND YOU NEED TOOL NO.155 8957 DISCONNECT THE HEATER HOSES FROM HEATER CORE.AND YOU NEED A TORX 20 SCREW DRIVER TO REMOVE SOUND PROOFING PANEL TO DASHBOARD SCREWS.

Firing order is 1-3-4-2 (Please rate me if this helps)

Do you have a Chilton or Hayes manuel on the vehicle they will guide you in th removal and install of the heater core unit, Every one i have changed out has been under the dash and difficult to do.Go to a radiator repair shpo they should be able to help out with a new one or a rebuilt unit .

An 8mm plug spanner did the job.

Must be the same as my 2005 V70. Do the brake lights function? If not it's probably a microswitch and /or solenoid needs changing somewhere gearshift mechanism. Mine let me downn yesterday but everything points to this.

Just Google for the Volvo S60 Oil Filter Wrench. I believe brand I have is called RiteFit which works great.