Coolant for diesel engines - Is "G12evo" the correct / current one to use?
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Edwrai
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Not sure you meant to upload that picture. Simply red coolant will work, know as OAT, also g13 etc are backwards compatible with g12
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Edwrai
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VW state
G12EVO can be mixed with its predecessor products like the G12 Plus Plus, G12 +, G11
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dj_efk
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Thanks Ed - Do you have a link to hand for the sake of completeness / reassurance?
Edwrai
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They also state this -
G12evo part number G 12E100M2 coolant concentrate 1.5L must only be used if suggested by ETKA using the vehicle VIN number
Don't think the on-line parts catalogues will be up to date so has anyone checked with their dealer if it's OK for our A2s
Cheers Spike
Edwrai
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It’s referring to cars that can only use g12evo and not previous coolants, all VAG coolants have been backwards compatible
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My take on the Audi quote is that some engine cooling systems may not be compatible with the new G12 evo. If, and only if they are, the G12 evo can be mixed with previous coolants according to the chart in the service topic in post 6.
Here's an extract from the link I posted
The big question is whether the verification work has been done on the A2
Here's an extract from the link I posted
The big question is whether the verification work has been done on the A2
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Edwrai
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If I was you I’d save some money and just use OAT it’s exactly the same in reality.
Coolant Antifreeze G12+ RED Ready Mixed 5L Long Life German Hi Spec 5 Litre | eBay
“Contract”. “Contract Price”. Third Party Rights. Comply with the manufacturer’s instructions provided in the user’s manual! - It has excellent heat conductivity properties and a resistance to foam formation;.
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Edwrai
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If I was you I’d save some money and just use OAT it’s exactly the same in reality.
Coolant Antifreeze G12+ RED Ready Mixed 5L Long Life German Hi Spec 5 Litre | eBay
“Contract”. “Contract Price”. Third Party Rights. Comply with the manufacturer’s instructions provided in the user’s manual! - It has excellent heat conductivity properties and a resistance to foam formation;.www.ebay.co.uk
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Or just g12
Triple QX Red Antifreeze Summer Coolant G12 Ready Mixed 5L 5 Litre | eBay
Suspension Drop Links. Add to Favourites. Low Price Promise. Specification: Suitable for all engine types conforming to British Standards BS6580 (2010) and VW G-12/TL-774D & VW G-12+/TL-774F, MAN 248 & MAN 324, MB 325.3, Renault 41-01-002.
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2work
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Evening David,
Thread is now a Sticky within the Servicing and Repairs Forum.
Kind regards,
Tom
Edwrai
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That being the case this is the pdf as an attachment in case the link stops working in the future
View attachment MC-10153586-9999.pdf
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I went (for my 1.4 petrol) that required G12 with Febi red G12:
I bought this toghether with a bunch of other parts, so the shipping was free 
. I always plan ahead my maintenance shedule, thus buying in bulk with price discounts 
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I bought two of these and with a 40/60 mix with distilled water it will be more than enough for my car. According to my info, my car needs 5.6l. I plan to replace it as much as possible together with timing belt and water pump service.
. I always plan ahead my maintenance shedule, thus buying in bulk with price discounts .I bought two of these and with a 40/60 mix with distilled water it will be more than enough for my car. According to my info, my car needs 5.6l. I plan to replace it as much as possible together with timing belt and water pump service.