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Offline benh999

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Which anti freeze/coolant?
« on: May 26, 2016, 09:06:56 pm »
This is a minefield,

I cannot find which coolant to use in my G40?

I have searched previous threads and have read not to use blue antifreeze as it can corrode the aluminium head?

Then again the later "pink" antifreeze is meant for modern cars however people say that this one is better to use?

Can someone tell me exactly which one to use that is not going to damage the head etc?

cheers

Ben ;)

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Re: Which anti freeze/coolant?
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2016, 08:01:16 am »
Is The pink OAT antifreeze okay?

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Re: Which anti freeze/coolant?
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2016, 08:59:22 am »
I've just ordered some VW G13 coolant as that is all that comes up when you search for G12 coolant which was the original stuff used.

2 x 1.5L bottles of concentrate for £23 delivered to my door :)

Hopefully it is OK?

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Re: Which anti freeze/coolant?
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2016, 09:53:20 am »
you can use any antifreeze you want, it all does the same job.  It's just that you can't mix old stuff with new pink stuff or you'll end up with a brown sludge.  In any case, just drain the old stuff and give the system a good flush out with water before filling and you'll be fine

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Re: Which anti freeze/coolant?
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2016, 07:47:21 pm »
Cheers Hayesey ;)