[V6-12v] Re: [A4] RE: [s-cars] Antifreeze ? Anything enique?

[fast928 at prodigy.net]

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WOW.  This is so SAD.  How hard can it be to figure out??

Look at your frick'n car for once.  It tells you directly where you add the=
 coolant.  You can't miss it.  Depending on the year of the car it will say=
 on a tag at the overflow tank or it will actually be STAMPED into the over=
flow tank itself.  It's really not that hard.  For example...

On my 1990 CQ there is a tag around the overflow cap.  The tag says "Use on=
ly Audi specified phosphate free anti-freeze containing ethylene glycol / G=
11  Available at your Audi dealer"  This tag has a part number 000 010 007G=
, in case anyone wants to buy one an staple it to there forehead  :-)

On my 1999 A6, STAMPED into the overflow tank is a "G12" with an arrow poin=
ting into the tank.

I suppose some dumb PO could have removed the tags (on those cars equipped)=
 but it's still listed in your owner's manual.  If your G11 tag is missing.=
.=2EORDER IT!!  I guess this just goes to show that nothing is foolproof!! =
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Andrew Lundy
fast928 at prodigy.net
99 A6q
90 CQ

90 80q - R.I.P.
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Aaron
  To: Rich Assarabowski
  Cc: 'Igor Kessel' ; 'michael schneider' ; '* S List' ; '*12V List' ; '*A4=
 List' ; '*Quattro List'
  Sent: Friday, November 08, 2002 10:04 AM
  Subject: [V6-12v] Re: [A4] RE: [s-cars] Antifreeze ? Anything enique?


  Hi all
  Now you have me concerned...
  I just replaced thermo and filled 50/50 with Audi coolant P/N ZVW 237 GL =
12 - Its pink / red
  Any problems with this in urs6? (i wont mix - promise)
  Thx
  Aaron

  Rich Assarabowski wrote:

Point well taken, Igor.  I was referring specifically to the urS4 whichBruc=
e was asking about.  Bentley call for the G11 for these engines.Mixing G11 =
and G12 is a no-no.-- RichRich Assarabowski wrote:Bruce:Use Pentosin G00110=
0 (popularly known as G11), it's the blue stuff.It's also sold at VW dealer=
s under their Autobahn label.  I boughtmine at Blaufergnugen, they currentl=
y have it on special at 10% off.Draining procedure is outlined in Bentley (=
drain radiator, removethermostat), be sure to replace the thermostat O-ring=
 with a new one.Use distilled water, not tap water when making your 50/50 m=
ixture.Pretty straightforward on these cars.-- Rich Assarabowski   '93 S4  =
 '83 Coupe GT   '90 200qIs there a  "special" antifreeze that must be used =
in our Audi's?  Mycar is a '95.5 S6. (ohne Silicates, aluminum engine >comp=
onents, etcetera) Any BTDT with this DIY issue?  Flush techniques? Where to=
 buy?_______________________________________________A4 mailing listA4 at audif=
ans.comhttp://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/a4Rich,I see that you have =
CC:-ed the A4 list. The colour of Pentosin for mostA4-s is RED! The p/n is =
G 012 A8 D. According to my A4 Bentley mixingthe two  will cause a major da=
mage to the engine. Bentley provides a VINcutout, somewhere in the 1996 m.y=
. if memory serves me right. Be verycareful, folks!--Igor Kesseltwo turbo q=
uattros_______________________________________________S-CAR-List mailing li=
stS-CAR-List at audifans.comhttp://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/s-car-list
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