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Offline Muzza_GTI-1.8T

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how much coolant do i need?
« 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??
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Offline James Q

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Re: how much coolant do i need?
« Reply #1 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?
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Offline houston

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Re: how much coolant do i need?
« Reply #2 on: 27 January 2011, 21:37 »
you need need a gallon of neat g12, dont mix it any stronger than 50:50
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Offline bbewekim

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Re: how much coolant do i need?
« Reply #3 on: 27 January 2011, 21:39 »
2 X 1.5L G12 ++
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Offline tech1889

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Re: how much coolant do i need?
« Reply #4 on: 27 January 2011, 22:41 »
you dont need a gallon lol 2 bottles is more than adequate..
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