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

[fast928 at prodigy.net]

> Oy, someone needs to switch to decaf :)

Perhaps!!

Just for that I should start the "power steering fluid" discussion.  I
better not, I can hear the brains *popping* already from the words
"Pentosin" and "Hydraulic Fluid".  :-)

On second thought......What do you mean it doesn't take power steering
fluid??

Yeah that should do it!!  Try to sort this one out!!  I'm such a b at st@rd
;-)
---
Andrew Lundy
fast928 at prodigy.net
99 A6q
90 CQ

90 80q - R.I.P.


> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: s-car-list-admin at audifans.com
> > [mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com]On Behalf Of fast928 at prodigy.net
> > Sent: Friday, November 08, 2002 6:08 PM
> > To: Aaron; Rich Assarabowski; lucab at msn.com
> > Cc: 'Igor Kessel'; 'michael schneider'; '* S List'; '*12V List'; '*A4
> > List'; '*Quattro List'
> > Subject: Re: [V6-12v] Re: [A4] RE: [s-cars] Antifreeze ? Anything
> > enique?
> >
> >
> > This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
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> > <RANT ON>
> > 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 overflow 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 only Audi specified phosphate free anti-freeze
> > containing ethylene glycol / G11  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 pointing 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...ORDER IT!!  I guess this just goes to show
> > that nothing is foolproof!!  <RANT OFF>
> > ---
> > 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
> > whichBruce 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 G001100 (popularly known as G11), it's
> > the blue stuff.It's also sold at VW dealers under their Autobahn
> > label.  I boughtmine at Blaufergnugen, they currently 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 mixture.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
> > >components, etcetera) Any BTDT with this DIY issue?  Flush
> > techniques? Where to
> > buy?_______________________________________________A4 mailing
> > listA4 at audifans.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 damage to the engine.
> > Bentley provides a VINcutout, somewhere in the 1996 m.y. if
> > memory serves me right. Be verycareful, folks!--Igor Kesseltwo
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