pink coolant

[Ti Kan]

David Kavanagh writes:
> Does anyone know either a good source for the pink coolant used on later
> model cars, or a FLAPS replacement? I was at my local store and found
> various colored coolants that claim to work on all late model cars. I was
> suspicious.

The pink coolant is called "G12".  The OEM is Pentosin, part number
G 001 200.  It is available from VW/Audi dealers as well as in many
FLAPS that specialize in European cars.  There are no direct replacements
for it (i.e., don't mix with anything else).

-Ti