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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Muzza_GTI-1.8T on 27 January 2011, 15:19

Title: how much coolant do i need?
Post by: Muzza_GTI-1.8T on 27 January 2011, 15:19

im going to change the thermostat this weekend so i was wondering whats the best mixture n how much coolant will i need? i have an aum 1.8t
any help would b appreciated . also where could i get a thermostat o ring/gasket??

Title: Re: how much coolant do i need?
Post by: James Q on 27 January 2011, 15:38

you can get all those bits including the coolant from VW not expensive parts, i think the coolant is called G12? Ithink you need a couple of litres?

Title: Re: how much coolant do i need?
Post by: houston on 27 January 2011, 21:37

you need need a gallon of neat g12, dont mix it any stronger than 50:50

Title: Re: how much coolant do i need?
Post by: bbewekim on 27 January 2011, 21:39

2 X 1.5L G12 ++

Title: Re: how much coolant do i need?
Post by: tech1889 on 27 January 2011, 22:41

you dont need a gallon lol 2 bottles is more than adequate..