The new class of antifreeze is available in purple. Hybrid antifreeze has a similar composition, but a more optimal ratio of silicate and organic components. It also features improved protective properties. It is recommended to change every 5 years. The question often arises - is it possible to mix different antifreezes? To do this, you need to delve into the characteristics of each coolant in order to understand the compatibility.
You can mix it with any antifreeze, the main thing is that there is class compatibility - G The difference between G12 and G13 is that the second has a propylene glycol base, and the environmental safety class is several times higher. I had this. Antifreeze and oil mixed, as a result, foam under the hood. Then I had to wash it off with kerechrome for a long time. I filled in coolstream qrr after the repair I chose it by admission and imported additives , no more problems arose.
First name. Audi BMW. Citroen Fiat. Ford Honda. Hyundai KIA. Search Advanced search…. New posts. Search forums. Log in. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Thread starter cdroadwarrior Start date Nov 1, When I went to change my coolant, I could only do a partial coolant change because my oil-cooler coolant hoses were so aged that they wouldn't come off. I now have the replacement hoses and am ready for a full coolant change, but have one snag.
I ordered the G12 coolant from Impex, and they informed me that VW has now changed their G12 coolant to a new chemical formula that is Purple and they went on to say that it is not a good idea to mix the purple and the pink G I am doing this change in my parking lot, as I don't have access to a garage, so I can't do a complete flush.
Therefore, I can only do a drain and replace, which I know doesn't get out all of the fluid. Does anybody know if these two G12 coolants can be mixed without causing any problems? Thanks for your help! I was pretty surprised as well. When I went to order the G12, they were the ones who mentioned about it being the "new" purple G12 from VW and that was all that they supposedly had.
I hadn't even heard of Purple G12 before calling them. When I mentioned to him that I had bought the pink G12 at a VW dealership a week before, he seemed really surprised that they were still selling the Pink G When I asked them if they were compatible, they said mixing it with a little residual Pink G12 was OK, but that you shouldn't mix significant portions of the two together.
I found it really strange that if this was the case that VW wouldn't classify it something like G13 and specify that cars that currently require G12 to have a complete change if the system needed it. I really appreciate getting your response to this, as it makes my life a lot easier. It also makes a lot more sense than what I heard from Impex. Birdman Top Post Dawg. Jetta I will take care of that problem at impex tomorrow.
I found out this Morning the Dealership down the rd from us has stated not to mix the 2. That was what John was going on. I really don,t believer this since they did not change the part just the color.
Joined Jan 29, Location medina,ohio,usa. Had to replace the ECT sensor. Was told by the VW parts guy that it was completely compatible with the pink G You would think for the prices they charge they would have better training, I had a guy call this morning for 6 pan bolts that were not replaced right. Two weeks ago I sold a audi air cond. This may well be my last VW. Was there any reason given in the bulletin as to why they changed to the new Purple coolant?
I would guess that they changed so that it could go into cars that required G11 or G12 so that they could stop stocking both G11 and G I will have purple fluid in my reservoir after tonight!
I want to thank everybody for being so helpful in clearing this up for me! Hi, I currently have the pink G12 coolant in my car. Imteyaz 7th Gear. Imteyaz said:. Suitable as a "filled-for-life" solution for all types of engines, G12 Plus can be mixed with the products G11, G12 and the earlier G12 Plus. Just wanted to be sure! I read somewhere also that you shouldn't use normal tap water in the coolant system Is this correct?
It's supposedly better to use distilled water but I have never had any problems using plain ol' tap water. Infact, I've never seen any garage use distilled water so it should be fine.
I suppose if your're flushing the system out and want to use distilled water it wouldn't be too expensive, just gotta remember to top up using the same though! You must log in or register to reply here. Similar threads. Replies 23 Views 5K. Nov 17, SiGainey. Replies 22 Views 1K.
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