COOLANT Aarrrgh! help please

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COOLANT Aarrrgh! help please

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my daughter has told me she topped up her coolant as there was a light on

she has used a universal top up anti freeze (with coolant)

pretty sure that is wrong, can anyone advise please?
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Re: COOLANT Aarrrgh! help please

Post by alexperkins »

It likely is wrong. You have to use specific coolant in VW engines. Namely OAT coolant

The right stuff to use is G13++

If it’s a universal it’s likely not long life and isn’t purple

You’ll need to have the coolant system flushed to prevent damage to the block.
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thanks
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