Coolant G12/G13

[dan2485]

My car has G12 in it at the moment, I will be doing the timing belt on the next service can you use G13 coolant as a replacement or do you have to stick to G12++ coolant?

Dan

[MarkTM]

Dan I changed mine to Halfords premium (pink and long life) over a year ago and no issues. Check their spec as it meets the requirements of G12+ and is a fraction of the Audi price.

[dan2485]

I'm not going to use audi but EuroCarParts are doing ready mixed G13 coolant for £1.86 for a litre bottle.

Spec's say 11-12 litres so 12 bottles only £22.32. or is this too much?

Is the audi stuff concentrate?

[gupsterg]

Hi Dan,

Genuine VAG G13 is concentrate, G13 can be used in place of G12 , G12+ and G12++.


Description

VAG G13 Coolant/Antifreeze, will mix safely with all other VW Coolants (G11, G12, G12+)

Fitting Info

Dilute 40/60 for temps down to -24°C
Dilute 50/50 for temps down to -36°C

View page 6, compatibility chart Link:-VW_Audi_Coolant_Cooling_G12_Plus_G13_Antifreeze (http://bd8ba3c866c8cbc330ab-7b26c6f3e01bf511d4da3315c66902d6.r6.cf1.rackcdn.co m/VW_Audi_Coolant_Cooling_G12_Plus_G13_Antifreeze_Pu rple_Pink_Pentosin_Vaico_OAT_HOAT_Hybrid_Silicates _Phosphates_Glycerin.pdf)

Have read posts by experienced VAG tech stating is better to replace G12 versions with G13 due to its better properties.

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[MarkTM]

Dan, can you post us a link to the ECP product as have searched their site and can't find it!?

[dan2485]

Dan, can you post us a link to the ECP product as have searched their site and can't find it!?


Here you go.

TRIPLE QX Purple (G13) Ready Mixed Antifreeze/Coolant - 1ltr (http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-accessories/engine-oils-and-car-fluids/antifreeze-and-screenwash/red-antifreeze/?523770522&0&cc5_866&gclid=CMHu2KDL78ACFdMbtAodkyQAUw)