Replacing the timing belt and water pump tomorrow on the Jetta and wanted to be sure to get the right coolant. I think I found some at Walmart but can someone verify? Obviously don't want to spend $20+ per gallon.
Thanks!
Jen
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10-12-2012 02:07 PM #1
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G12 coolant
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10-12-2012 02:11 PM #2
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I doubt Wal-Mart has G12. Don't buy the universal stuff and mix it. Only use G12 unless you're going to completely flush the system with distilled water before changing over.
O'Reilly carries Pentosin/Pentofrost G12, Id' go there. Be sure to use distilled water and a 50/50 mix."There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self." - Ernest Hemingway
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10-12-2012 02:13 PM #3
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Ah O'Reilly yes. I'll look that up. Thanks!
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If I can find the pics, I'll post why you should NOT mix the universal crap in with the G12. It turns into a wonderful brown sludge.
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10-12-2012 02:21 PM #5
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Oh no I know you can't mix them.
I want the same that's in there now! lol
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Check the dealer for pricing too. It was either really close to or cheaper than it was at O'Reilly's or NAPA the last time I bought some.
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10-12-2012 02:27 PM #7
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Maybe blunttech can get some for a good price?
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dealer is cheaper by volume to buy a full gallon.
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VW/Audi/CRD Gas and TDI tuning including DSG tuning.
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Oh no I know you can't mix them.
I want the same that's in there now! lol
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10-12-2012 03:05 PM #10
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Wow double post on phone. Oh well. Need it tonight anyway. O'Reilly is much more convenient. Dealer has it for $23 a gallon or so. Already checked.
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10-12-2012 03:17 PM #11
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At O'Reilly's it's $13.99/1.5L which is about 1/3 gallon or 44.99/5L which is about 1 1/3 gallons
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10-12-2012 06:38 PM #12
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Anyone know how much it holds? No manual and can't find it.
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1.8T, just pulled the water pump? Did you fully drain the system first? If so, you'll need that gallon.
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10-12-2012 06:43 PM #14
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Total capacity according to the Bentley:
1.8t & 2.0 = 5.3 Quarts (5L)
VR6 = 9.5 Quarts (9L) Originally Posted by 9jetta6
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10-12-2012 06:50 PM #15
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No didn't start yet. Doing it tomorrow am. So 2.5 liters water and 2.5 liters coolant. Sweet. Thank you!!
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