Cooling System Precautions
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2000 Volkswagen EuroVan, 1999 Volkswagen EuroVan, and 1997 Volkswagen EuroVan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
A new coolant additive, G12, is being used in production from 07/96. G12 is identified by its red color. Never mix G12 with any other coolant additive! You can see contamination of G12 with other color coolants by its color (brown, purple, etc.). This mixture causes a foamy deposit in the expansion tank and radiator.
G12 coolant additive may be used in older vehicles when original coolant is drained and the cooling system is flushed. Contaminated coolant must be drained immediately and the cooling system flushed.
CAUTION:
Anti-freeze must not exceed 60%. Frost protection and cooling efficiency will decrease if the percentage of anti-freeze is too high. See COOLANT MIXTURE RECOMMENDATIONS
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CAUTION:
If you replace the radiator, heat exchanger(heater core), cylinder head or cylinder head gasket, completely replace engine coolant.
COOLANT MIXTURE RECOMMENDATIONS
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Freeze Point | ||
| Down To -13F° (- 25°C) | 40% Coolant | |
| Down To -31°F (- 35°C) | 50% Coolant | |