Well I had the local Volvo dealer replace the hoses. I could have done it myself, but I am on the road a lot this week, and did not want to take a chance. Although the work was done properly - I hope - they soaked me for $315.

When the work was done I checked the reservoir tank and it was pretty much to the top at the cap. I asked the mechanic to drain some, which he did. Would this not unduly increase pressure on the system and seals? Now it is to the top of the word 'hot.' Where is the correct cold measure for this car, and how sensitive is it to this? I have always kept it between cold and hot and the cold level.

Any follow up a good idea here like a pressure test, or should I just monitor the fluid level? Let me know.