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jonnypym123 1st April 2018 10:47 AM

engine coolant G12+
 
Hi I need to top up my engine coolant as it well below the minimum level, the manual states G12+ plus to be used but Halfrauds don't sell it ggrrr:Confused:

question is do I have to use the G12+ ? the selector on their site points to G40
feel a bit hesitant mixing them
any help would be great thanks?

car: 3.0 tdi 2006

snapdragon 1st April 2018 11:11 AM

Yes Halfords sell it as Comma G40 for a ridiculous price as it is ready mixed but dearer than Amazon's concentrate..

The VW spec is TL774-F for G12+ or TL774-G for G12++

Both are suitable. G12++ has stronger anti-corrosion than G12+ and was standard from 2005..
You can also get G12++ online click and collect at Eurocarparts and GSF and online at Amazon.

https://www.wolflubes.com/EN_EU/Blog...d-coolant.aspx

jonnypym123 1st April 2018 11:34 AM

Cheers mate might have to take the hit at halfrauds as im out for a 70 mile trip tomorrow, do you reckon its worth pumping the old coolant out?

MikkiJayne 1st April 2018 12:19 PM

As long as its the same colour (ie red) it's compatible so no need to remove the old stuff :)

jonnypym123 1st April 2018 04:39 PM

ah good stuff, straight in it goes tomorrow +++ I had a Halford fuel service about a week ago as well, would have thought they checked that in the process maybe not


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