Which coolant ?

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morris400
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Which coolant ?

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I want to do a coolant swap as I'm 99.9% sure the PO did not use g12.

Went to my parts place today and they said g12 is not in the system anymore, g13 is. I said ok. I've always used genuine audi stuff but audi is so damn far away I figured I get the 5l jug. Just a little confused cause I've never heard of this brand, vaico. Here is the link,

http://www.autobiz.ie/news/Vaico_Coolan ... A-013.html

Is this the same as audi g13 stuff?

Thanks guys

Kenny.
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Re: Which coolant ?

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Not the same to my eyes... link says it's an additive.

I'd return that stuff personally. I get OE consumables from Mike, or through his counterpart Jordan from Calgary (you can pick up locally). Average cost is typically less than 2/3 what the stealer/vendor wants.
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Re: Which coolant ?

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I have the same worrie, on my bottle it says additive as well . I'm so confused now.
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Re: Which coolant ?

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I have worked at a Euro shop or two, and have always used zerex g05. Never had a complaint or a problem using it. I do use it in my vehicles. my 2cents.
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Re: Which coolant ?

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its all been changed to g13. no worries
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