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Title: Low coolant
Post by: maxload on November 19, 2011, 04:46:56 pm
So after a look under the bonet today i noticed that the coolant level is very close to the min mark and needs toping up.  Is there a specific vw coolant to use or would any old coolant be ok to use.
Any help is appreciated  :happy2:
Title: Re: Low coolant
Post by: gazbutS3 on November 19, 2011, 04:48:42 pm
has to be the VAG specific stuff, G12 IIRC :happy2:
Title: Re: Low coolant
Post by: maxload on November 19, 2011, 05:00:12 pm
Quote from: gazbutS3 on November 19, 2011, 04:48:42 pm
has to be the VAG specific stuff, G12 IIRC :happy2:

Cheers mate , well worth checking as I almost bought some tesco own brand coolant earlier , but had second thoughts before asking on here :signLOL:
Title: Re: Low coolant
Post by: Mk5 GTian on November 19, 2011, 07:16:13 pm
It's only £8.19 for a bottle from VW, and it fits nicely in the lubricant holder on the right hand side of the boot!

I've got an issue with the coolant needing to be topped up once a month, so I keep mine on board.

Title: Re: Low coolant
Post by: swgti on November 19, 2011, 07:52:18 pm
Quote from: gazbutS3 on November 19, 2011, 04:48:42 pm
has to be the VAG specific stuff, G12 IIRC :happy2:
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I've just used normal pink stuff from Halfords, what harm will this do surely its just doing the same job?
Title: Re: Low coolant
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on November 19, 2011, 09:08:09 pm
Check it again tomorrow before you top it up, sometimes it looks a bit low but the next time you come to it it's back to normal :surprised:
Title: Re: Low coolant
Post by: maxload on November 20, 2011, 12:06:07 pm
Just got back from peter cooper vw a little confused!

They had a bottle of G12 but the instructions on the bottle are in german. Now i'm not sure weather to use the coolant neat or mix with water. The sales guy I spoke to didnt have a clue , and imformed me Halfords was just down the road and they had there own brand stuff  :signLOL:

So my question is  - use neat or mix....
Title: Re: Low coolant
Post by: Andy on November 20, 2011, 12:08:50 pm
just top it up neat
Title: Re: Low coolant
Post by: maxload on November 20, 2011, 12:18:34 pm
Quote from: maxitrol on November 20, 2011, 12:08:50 pm
just top it up neat

Thanks mate  :drinking:
Title: Re: Low coolant
Post by: Boothy on November 20, 2011, 10:51:00 pm
Why does it need to be VW own brand? Is it not just deionised water and a touch of anti freeze?
Title: Re: Low coolant
Post by: bacillus on November 20, 2011, 11:45:40 pm
Quote from: Boothy on November 20, 2011, 10:51:00 pm
Why does it need to be VW own brand? Is it not just deionised water and a touch of anti freeze?

I think it also contains rust inhibitors...