![]() ![]() Is there any substitute that can be reliably used, bearing in mind the specific VW anti-corrosive requirements As a thought - does anyone know what coolant is used in the Ford Galaxy diesel engine as I think this is a VW PD unit. Pentofrost E is their current G12 formulation, and most car parts stores have it. Note: Cooling system drain and fill due to coolant mixing or incorrect coolant is not covered by warranty. Fri 22:38 VW G12 coolant replacement - L.Cleaver1 This stuff is expensive at £7ish for 1.5 litres. ![]() Tip: If a vehicle is found to have the incorrect coolant, the cooling system should be drained and then filled with the correct coolant. (Example: If the car was factory filled with G12++, the coolant allowed is G12++ or G13.) The table is read by identifying the factory filled coolant at the top and comparing it to the available service coolants to the left. When the coolant is changed due to a cooling system issue, the cooling system should be drained and filled. Note: G12+, G12++ and G13 coolants are lifetime coolants when used exclusively in the coolant system (not mixed with other coolants).Ĭoolants can be mixed, as described in the chart, but it is always a best practice to change the coolant due to reduced corrosion protection when coolants are mixed.Īdditionally, coolants can be mixed, as described in the chart, when adding/topping off fluid levels. The table identifies which coolant can be added to the factory coolant. Note: The photo above is for color identification only. The photo below shows the color of each type of engine coolant. Genuine G12EVO coolant additives protect individual engine components, safeguarding the engines long service life. Identify which coolant the vehicle was filled with from the factory. G13 coolant is introduced on all engines. Coolants G11, G12, G12+ and G12++ have been replaced by an improved version. ![]()
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