need g12 coolant?!

[katibiza]

Hi,

I got my ibiza (53 reg se) in Feb 2nd hand and it has overheated twice- both times I've only put water in as I've no idea where to get G12 from, or if I can use standard coolant from Halfords?

If anyone could help me, a) where can I get G12 from and b) how much do I put in? Would I be better off waiting til the water runs out and starting over as I've no idea how much is in there.

Thanks

[Crasher]

Why has it overheated? Just putting coolant in is not a cure, you need to find out where it is going. G12 and G12+ can be bought from any VW, AUDI, Seat or Skoda dealer, any VAG parts specialist and Halfords sell a G12 equivalent.

[katibiza]

I just assumed it was overheating as the water was bubbling away and evaporating?!

[Crasher]

Well yes it is overheating but why? If you drive it like that you could destroy the engine. What is the engine code?

[katibiza]

I really don't know, I have no idea when it comes to cars! it overheated once, I filled it with water, and it was fine for about 6 months or so. It passed its MOT today so I'm guessing nothing majprly wrong with it

[Crasher]

An MOT will not look at with respect to overheating, the MOT is a safety inspection. To be sure you should get it looked at to make sure it isn’t overheating.