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    BUS 16-026-03 - Coolant VCS - Eng

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    Volvo is phasing out the green G48 coolant and replacing it with the new yellow VCS coolant. The document provides instructions for mechanics to flush existing coolant systems and refill them with VCS coolant. VCS coolant offers benefits over G48, including a longer service life before changes are needed and lower overall costs. Mechanics are instructed to carefully follow the change procedure and not mix the two types of coolant.

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    Volvo is phasing out the green G48 coolant and replacing it with the new yellow VCS coolant. The document provides instructions for mechanics to flush existing coolant systems and refill them with VCS coolant. VCS coolant offers benefits over G48, including a longer service life before changes are needed and lower overall costs. Mechanics are instructed to carefully follow the change procedure and not mix the two types of coolant.

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    Volvo is phasing out the green G48 coolant and replacing it with the new yellow VCS coolant. The document provides instructions for mechanics to flush existing coolant systems and refill them with VCS coolant. VCS coolant offers benefits over G48, including a longer service life before changes are needed and lower overall costs. Mechanics are instructed to carefully follow the change procedure and not mix the two types of coolant.

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    LOCAL BUS Field SERVICE TIPS

    Subject : Change from Green (G48) to Yellow (VCS) Coolant Number BUS – 16-026-004

    Issue by : Watana Samerchai Date 18/3/2016

    Change from Green (G48) to Yellow (VCS) Coolant

    Volvo Chassis B7R, B7RLE, B11R


    Model
    Concern In 2015 Volvo bus had begun to Phase out our Green Coolant known as G48.
    This is being replaced by our latest developed Coolant VCS. Due to the benefits
    offered by VCS coolant and the New models released into Thailand using VCS
    coolant, we believe now is the ideal and necessary time for the transition to the
    new coolant on the B7R, B7RLE and B11R models in Thailand.
    Description Existing G48 coolant can be changed in any current vehicles to VCS. However
    the following instructions must be followed in impact including flushing the system
    of all G48.
     26007-3 Coolant System clean
     26011-2 Coolant type replace.
    Note:
    VCS & G48 are immiscible with any other coolants and should NEVER be mixed
    with each other or another coolant!
    VCS & G48 The correct concentration for the coolant is 40%. Ready measured
    Pre Mix is the preferred part to use.
    Following the change to VCS anew label (p/n 20777630) must be fitted to the
    Coolant Expansion tank. The label further reduces the chances of any accidental
    mixing / cross contamination.

    Version Effective Date: Prepared by: Email: Page


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    LOCAL BUS Field SERVICE TIPS
    Subject : Change from Green (G48) to Yellow (VCS) Coolant Number BUS – 16-026-004

    Issue by : Watana Samerchai Date 18/3/2016

    Coolant Composition.

    Volvo’s coolants are based on ethylene glycol containing different inhibitors tabulated below.

    VCS (Yellow Coolant) G48 (Green Coolant)


    Contains no Silicate Silicate Based
    OAT Type having an inhibitor package based on Silicate Based
    organic materials
    Yellow Colour Green Colour
    Volvo VCS coolant is built on inhibitor technology
    where the chemical components are not
    consumed during its life time. Engines using VCS
    do not require a coolant filter to extend drain
    intervals.

    Operational Comparison
    Typically 10%-15% Cheaper than G48 Costs will increase as usage drops worldwide

    Change Period
    48 months or 400,000km’s giving lower labor, 24 months or 250,000km’s. more frequent
    material charges and downtime changes and increased downtime.

    Shaun Tofts Dechchai Kulkarineethan

    Director Technical Service Asia Pacific General Manager Bus Region Thailand

    Volvo Bus Corporation Volvo Bus Corporation

    Version Effective Date: Prepared by: Email: Page


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