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Daza-1979
26-05-2007, 05:23 AM
Hey there guys, first of all i would like to introduce my self, my name is Billy I'm from California and have a Passat Wagon GLS 1999, I just bought the car about two weeks ago and it has started to give me some problems, the coolant system had a leak somewhere and i took it to the dealer i bought it from (of course it was a regular private dealer) and they fixed it, but im concerned because they put regular coolant instead of the G12 that the car has to be using, and the VW dealer by my house wouldnt change the coolant until next week about tuesday, so i would like to know if i can drive the car until Tuesday i mean I'm worried about damaging the engine, Because I've heard some horrible stories from using regular coolant....also, what kind of engine oil do i have to use for this car, regular oil or sythetic?...any help?...please i will appreciate it....THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!:biglaugh:

MalcQV
26-05-2007, 07:10 PM
Welcome.

Fettler
26-05-2007, 08:17 PM
Hello and Welcolme Billy,
The car should be fine to drive until they can change the coolant, assuming your not getting any severe cold weather.

chris555
26-05-2007, 08:51 PM
Hey there guys, first of all i would like to introduce my self, my name is Billy I'm from California and have a Passat Wagon GLS 1999, I just bought the car about two weeks ago and it has started to give me some problems, the coolant system had a leak somewhere and i took it to the dealer i bought it from (of course it was a regular private dealer) and they fixed it, but im concerned because they put regular coolant instead of the G12 that the car has to be using, and the VW dealer by my house wouldnt change the coolant until next week about tuesday, so i would like to know if i can drive the car until Tuesday i mean I'm worried about damaging the engine, Because I've heard some horrible stories from using regular coolant....also, what kind of engine oil do i have to use for this car, regular oil or sythetic?...any help?...please i will appreciate it....THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!:biglaugh:

Hi there and welcome, as Fettler has said you should be ok, just be sensible with it and when its done it will be soon forgotten about

All the best, Chris

RickT
27-05-2007, 01:58 AM
welcome mate..

RickT

Daza-1979
27-05-2007, 05:55 AM
hey guys, thanks for the welcoming and your help i will be sensible with it......im sure it will be soon forgotten....ok thanks again for your help i really appreciate it...:biglaugh: :beerchug: