Best Anti Freeze?

[BallsDeep]

Hi

Car desperately needs Anti Freeze, but I'm wondering if there such a thing as good/bad Anti Freeze?

I was looking at this:

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Golf_1.4_2000/p/car-accessories/engine-oils-and-car-fluids/antifreeze-and-screenwash/blue-antifreeze/?523770472&0&cc5_865

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Golf_1.4_2000/p/car-accessories/winter-essentials/antifreeze-coolant/red-anti-freeze/?523770482&0&cc5_866


But what's the difference between red & blue Anti Freeze? And are these Anti Freeze's any good to buy?

Thanks

[Wayne]

I think on a mk4 you should not use blue, so you need the red stuff, if in doubt get it from VW

[BallsDeep]

I think on a mk4 you should not use blue, so you need the red stuff, if in doubt get it from VW

Okay mate cheers, I heard the red anti freeze is better, but never understood why? 

[barrym381]

I think on a mk4 you should not use blue, so you need the red stuff, if in doubt get it from VW

Okay mate cheers, I heard the red anti freeze is better, but never understood why? 

has to be g12 the red 1 for all golfs im sure

[BallsDeep]

I think on a mk4 you should not use blue, so you need the red stuff, if in doubt get it from VW

Okay mate cheers, I heard the red anti freeze is better, but never understood why? 

has to be g12 the red 1 for all golfs im sure

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1L-Red-Antifreeze-5-Year-Protection-VW-GOLF-MKIV-97-06-/280786278880?pt=UK_Vehicle_Oils_Lubricants_Fluids&hash=item41602a99e0#ht_2206wt_1270

Would this one be fine mate? 

[barrym381]

yes thats fine myt need 2 if your car doesnt have any in it an dont mix it with blue stuff

[BallsDeep]

Thanks mate

How long should it last considering It's only a 1L bottle, will I have any left at the end of filling up?

As long as it lasts until summer I'd be happy, but I heard it's supposed to last for months and months, as long as I have no leaks that is

[BallsDeep]

yes thats fine myt need 2 if your car doesnt have any in it an dont mix it with blue stuff

Just water at the mo. So you reckon a 2L bottle is my best bet?

[barrym381]

should be a 50/50 mix im sure so myt have to just do a coolant change then u know whats in it

[BallsDeep]

" fill about 1 1/2 litres into the system, then run it with the coolant bottle cap left off, these things rarely airlock, but let it run for about 10 mins or so.

then top up with water!! Easy peasy!!  "

^ From the uk-mkivs forum.


Is that way ok to do?

Otherwise I have no idea how to do a coolant change