1.9DG PETROL - WHICH COOLANT/ANTIFREEZE ?

Post by **specialshoe** » 22 Jul 2008, 11:13

I heard a rumor that really only VW own brand antifreeze should be used in the 1.9 watercooled motor.

Is this true or just a rumor?

I was going to use whatever antifreeze the local Motor Factors have at a 40% mix.

Anybody shed any light on this ?

Thanks

Post by **T25-GTi** » 22 Jul 2008, 11:47

I Think if you have a look at the wiki at the top of the main page, there is quite a bit of info. on this,

Post by **hightower** » 22 Jul 2008, 12:28

I put some Halfords stuff in the otherday, it showed on the back that it was suitable and upto Audi and VW standards for G12 spec as per Wiki.

Post by **chuckle-bus-tom** » 23 Jul 2008, 19:17

If your draining and refilling best to not cut corners and use VW G12+. It doesn't cost much and will do the best job.

You'll need to buy 4.5 liters for a full drain and flush. There are really good instructions for doing this on the wiki.