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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Golf mk7 GTD/TDI => Topic started by: andrewparker on 22 December 2014, 14:24

Title: Topping Up Coolant
Post by: andrewparker on 22 December 2014, 14:24

Hi chaps, I've just ordered some G13 coolant on Amazon. Do you add it to the coolant reservoir neat, or does it have to be diluted?

Title: Re: Topping Up Coolant
Post by: corgi on 22 December 2014, 16:31

Technically, you should dilute it. I would imagine the instructions should be on the bottle somewhere... If not, this link seems to suggest 50:50... http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=257455.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=257455.0)

If you're only putting a small amount in, it won't really matter too much...

Title: Re: Topping Up Coolant
Post by: andrewparker on 23 December 2014, 11:07

Cool, thanks. It's actually quite low - surprising considering the car has only done 5000 miles.

Title: Re: Topping Up Coolant
Post by: mattlittle on 05 January 2015, 11:30

I bought http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-accessories/engine-oils-and-car-fluids/antifreeze-and-screenwash/red-antifreeze/?523770522&0&cc5_866 (http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-accessories/engine-oils-and-car-fluids/antifreeze-and-screenwash/red-antifreeze/?523770522&0&cc5_866) to top up mine when it started complaining back in November.

It was ready mixed so I just added it neat.

Title: Re: Topping Up Coolant
Post by: andrewparker on 05 January 2015, 17:28

Wow, that's cheap. The VW stuff I bought was 5 times as much, albeit 1.5L and not diluted.

Title: Re: Topping Up Coolant
Post by: mattlittle on 06 January 2015, 13:09

Quote from: andrewparker on 05 January 2015, 17:28

Wow, that's cheap. The VW stuff I bought was 5 times as much, albeit 1.5L and not diluted.

Arrived next day too!