Can I mix VW coolant?
After your last draining, fill your cooling system with the coolant you prefer. G12 coolant is indeed a VW/Audi-specific coolant, and pink/red when in the jug. The coolant is concentrate and needs to be mixed with 50% distilled water before filling the cooling system.
Can you mix G12 and G13?
They are fine together. But if you are just topping up, you can always just use distilled water so you don’t mix and save the G13 for when you switch out coolant next.
What do you do if you mix coolant and oil?
You will want to clean the reservoir thoroughly and flush the radiator with water. Similarly, you will want to check your oil dipstick and see if it shows an oil-coolant mixture in your oil tank. If so, you will want to change out your oil as well.
What kind of coolant does a 2007 Volkswagen Passat take?
Volkswagen uses a specific Audi/VW G13 or G12 approved antifreeze. The exact kind that your particular model uses should be stamped on the expansion tank, as well as listed in the owner’s manual. Volkswagen coolant is always pink or purple in color. Use the same color that your vehicle already has if you’re topping up.
Does G13 coolant replaced G12?
G13 coolant is introduced on all engines. G11, green-blue; G12, red; G12+ and G12++, purple; G13 (not pictured), purple. Coolants G11, G12, G12+ and G12++ have been replaced by an improved version. G13 coolant is introduced on all engines.
Can you add coolant to a Volkswagen Passat?
We are still working to obtain content for your car, however the video above is believed to have similar characteristics as your car. Adding engine coolant (also known as antifreeze) to your 2013 Volkswagen Passat is pretty easy. Engine coolant circulates through your engine to keep it cool in the summer but won’t freeze in the winter.
What kind of oil does a VW Passat use?
2008-2010 Passat 2.0T models with CBFA or CCTA Engine Codes use VW 502 00 oil spec. VW Passat 1.8 Turbo Oil Specs 1998-1999 Passat 1.8T models use VW 502 00 oil spec. 2000 Passat 1.8T models use VW 502 00 oil spec. Owners will need to confirm their VIN.
Can a VW have water in the oil?
If your coolant has not gone down at all, its likely just water. Also VW coolant is UV reactive, so you can use a black light and see it it lights up like your coolant does. (Remember to always use the VW antifreeze that is right for you, wether it is g12 or whatever.) If it is just water, there is a very good chance it is just your PCV valve.
Can a VW have antifreeze in the oil?
If you do have antifreeze in the oil, then there is a very good chance it is the oil cooler. Not to be confused with the air cooled oil coolers on vw’s of yester years.