Coolant

[Theclash]

Want to do a coolant change on my van question is
Do I have to use the Vw G12 or will normal coolant do the same job

[ajsimmo]

https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/Co ... ded_brands

[Oldiebut goodie]

Question is what engine?

[Theclash]

Engine is 1.9 dg code
I have access to blue type antifreeze which we use in our trucks at work would this be ok
I use it in my golf with no problems but it's the head bolt horror stories on boxer engine that as prompted the question

[R0B]

Follow the wiki instructions in the above link.

[ghost123uk]

As said, lots of info in the wiki but just to say this is what I (and many others) use = LINK as it is commonly available (I get mine from Euro Car Parts) and it meets with the recommended VW G12 spec (aka TL774D).

[kevtherev]

Engine is 1.9 dg code
I have access to blue type antifreeze which we use in our trucks at work would this be ok
I use it in my golf with no problems but it's the head bolt horror stories on boxer engine that as prompted the question

with your DG engine first and formost your coolant additive is a rust inhibitor and secondly an anti freeze.

[Theclash]

Ok thanks for all the info guys
Iam gonna go with the G13 purple meets all the specs and is AOT
Reasonably priced at eurocarparts

[ScienceBoy]

Had a very frustrating afternoon at Halfords. Their website recommends their silicate a/f
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_255224" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Looking at their offerings the Comma G48 seems to better fit the bill according to the vehicle recommendations but it costs a fortune.
http://www.uk.commaoil.com/productsguide/view/6/353" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Where's the best place to buy it at the moment?

[ScienceBoy]

What about this? Seems to be the right stuff.
http://www.incarmotorfactors.co.uk/en/1 ... wgodxHgArw" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'm not sure is right for £751?!?!?
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volks ... c25&000397" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Now this stuff is what's mentioned above. What's the dilution? 50/50? It's 50% of the price and presumably is decent water (ours is pretty hard).
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volks ... &0&cc5_866" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Theclash]

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volks ... &0&cc5_866" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

This is what I ordered

[itchyfeet]

Thats ready mixed the concentrate is better value £2.68 for 1l

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-a ... &0&cc5_866" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Theclash]

Sorry that's not what I ordered ...don't know why the link didn't work and showed the premixed pink coolant
I ordered G13 purple concentrate from eurocarparts but through eBay £31 for 10 litres not put it in yet though

[ajsimmo]

We use Comma Xstream G30 as a good quality G12 spec coolant in all wbx engined vans. Meets VW TL774-D spec as required, is readily available and reasonably priced at £4 a litre (Camskill).
The Comma G48 you mention is equivalent to the earlier VW TL774-C or G11 spec, and is not appropriate for your engine.

[ScienceBoy]

Good to know, thanks.
Odd that 5x1 litre is cheaper than 5 litre bottle.