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what coolant best to use and how much would i need from empty.
« on: 28 July 2013, 14:57 »
Had to change my thermostat so now need coolant.

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Re: what coolant best to use and how much would i need from empty.
« Reply #1 on: 28 July 2013, 15:08 »
G13 Coolant 3 litres 50/50 mix with water which will mix to 6 litres in total.
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Re: what coolant best to use and how much would i need from empty.
« Reply #2 on: 28 July 2013, 15:21 »
G12 ready mixed in 5lt containers about a fiver from ecp, just top up with a bit of water when its settled
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Re: what coolant best to use and how much would i need from empty.
« Reply #3 on: 28 July 2013, 15:29 »
G13 is same as G12 mate. Just newer version.
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Re: what coolant best to use and how much would i need from empty.
« Reply #4 on: 28 July 2013, 18:52 »
G12++ is what u want
3 liters, then 3 liters of water too
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Re: what coolant best to use and how much would i need from empty.
« Reply #5 on: 28 July 2013, 19:19 »
My local Vw sells G13 now. As already mentioned its the same as G12++ just more environmentally friendly. Either will be fine
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Re: what coolant best to use and how much would i need from empty.
« Reply #6 on: 28 July 2013, 21:09 »
Recently overhauled the cooling system on my vr, went to VW and there system showed g12++ has been superseded by G13. But you could still go for the stuff ecp sell with no problems
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Re: what coolant best to use and how much would i need from empty.
« Reply #7 on: 28 July 2013, 21:20 »
Yep. I have just ordered 3 litres of G13
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Re: what coolant best to use and how much would i need from empty.
« Reply #8 on: 17 September 2013, 15:30 »
On Haynes manual says 6.3 liters to be exact.
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