Engine Coolant Specifications: Maintenance
Periodic maintenance is necessary for extended cooling system and engine life, because engine and cooling system are made of different metals. Changing the coolant at scheduled maintenance periods reduces electrolysis and removes sediments.
COOLING SYSTEM APPLICATION CHART
| APPLICATION |
PRESSURECAP PSI |
COOLANT CAPACITY |
THERMOS °F(°C) |
TAT OPEN°F(°C) |
COOLING °F(°C) |
FAN °F(°C) |
| Cabriolet |
17-21 |
5.1 (4.8) |
185 (85) |
221 (105) |
203 (94) |
189 (86) |
| Golf, GTI & Fox |
17-21 |
7.3 (6.9) |
185 (85) |
221 (105) |
203 (94) |
189 (86) |
| Jetta (All) |
17-21 |
7.3 (6.9) |
185 (85) |
221 (105) |
203 (94) |
189 (86) |
| Scirocco |
17-21 |
5.1 (4.8) |
185 (85) |
221 (105) |
203 (94) |
189 (86) |
| Quantum 4-Cyl |
17-19 |
6.3 (6.0) |
185 (85) |
221 (105) |
203 (94) |
195 (86) |
| Quantum 5-Cyl |
17-19 |
8.6 (8.1) |
189 (87) |
216 (102) |
202 (94) |
190 (87) |
| Vanagon |
17-21 |
18.5 (17.5) |
185 (85) |
221 (105) |
197 (91) |
98 (18) |