G13 coolant?

Post by **shrig1969** » 13 Mar 2017, 22:20

Next on the list is to attempt to change the coolant.
Having read the wiki regarding types etc, it says the jury was still out on G13. Is this still the case or can I buy this
Triple QX stuff from euro car parts?
10 litres with discount is £28.48

Would love to hear people's views for/against so I can be sure it will provide the right protection to the engine.
Currently have blue coolant in it but don't know what grade and when it was last changed.
No problems at the moment but would like piece of mind that everything is correct and the right dilution.

Post by **shrig1969** » 15 Mar 2017, 11:53

can anyone see any issues with the spec on this coolant?
Weather permitting I will attempt my first flush and coolant change beginning of next week.

Post by **nrgsmith** » 15 Mar 2017, 12:23

I am using the triple QX anti freeze for the last year and the Van still works!

Post by **R0B** » 15 Mar 2017, 12:41

You can stick any antifreeze in a oil burner.But it's not the case with petrol engines

Post by **shrig1969** » 15 Mar 2017, 13:27

nrgsmith wrote:I am using the triple QX anti freeze for the last year and the Van still works!

R0B wrote:You can stick any antifreeze in a oil burner.But it's not the case with petrol engines

Is that a raised eyebrow and shake of the head answer Rob or do you agree it's acceptable to use?

Post by **Dad** » 15 Mar 2017, 20:34

I've been using this for 3 years now.

Post by **shrig1969** » 15 Mar 2017, 21:51

Thanks Dad

Post by **R0B** » 15 Mar 2017, 22:07

Sorry for the late reply.G13 is fine to use..

Post by **SamsBus2012** » 15 Mar 2017, 22:13

What Rob says...

Just make sure you really flush the engine if you currently have older blue coolant in.

Good thread here

https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.p ... 5#p8125574" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Post by **shrig1969** » 15 Mar 2017, 23:15

R0B wrote:Sorry for the late reply.G13 is fine to use..

Thanks Rob

SamsBus2012 wrote:What Rob says...

SamsBus2012 wrote:What Rob says...Just make sure you really flush the engine if you currently have older blue coolant in.

Been trawling forum/archive for flushing the engine tips and seem to of got my head around it.( I think)
Question - By disconnecting the feed and return hoses from the radiator and draining and flushing from there, will that flush through most of it?
Then do the same for the front heater, disconnect, drain and flush.
All the above done without needing to turn the engine over. Correct?

Did read somewhere about sticking your hose in the expansion tank.

Post by **R0B** » 15 Mar 2017, 23:27

Correct..Don't run the engine.

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