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by kate22063
01 Oct 2013, 11:51
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Water questions - newbie
Replies: 10
Views: 1228

Re: Water questions - newbie

I don't think dervs need such regular changes So basically I need to top up the tank behind the reg late with 50/50 to the MAX mark.. yes and if the one in the engine bay isn't full to the brim I top up that with 50/50 too? yes do garages with vw mechanics tend to know the right coolant etc for ser...
by kate22063
01 Oct 2013, 11:35
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Water questions - newbie
Replies: 10
Views: 1228

Re: Water questions - newbie

What engine? petrol engines need G12+ or equivilant coolant should be changed after 2 years. Hi, It's a 1.6 litre diesel, that's as much as I know :oops: Do I do the coolant change or is that done at a service? So basically I need to top up the tank behind the reg late with 50/50 and if the one in ...
by kate22063
30 Sep 2013, 22:07
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Water questions - newbie
Replies: 10
Views: 1228

Re: Water questions - newbie

R0B wrote:It should be filled with a 50/50 mix of water and coolant up to the max mark.

Thanks for your help, is that the only place that needs filling up with that ?

I know absolutely nothing about this stuff :oops:
by kate22063
30 Sep 2013, 21:57
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Water questions - newbie
Replies: 10
Views: 1228

Water questions - newbie

Hi everyone, Just bought a t25 a few weeks ago and getting my head around it all. Just figuring out what needs topping up and what you top it up with. What does the water tank behind the reg plate need filling up with, is it just water? I've read a lot about coolant, is this something I need to refi...