Re: Pink/Green antifreeze?

[John Graham <jgraham1@erols.com>]

Elliott Potter wrote:

> What are the differences between the pink antifreeze that came with my
> car and the regular old green stuff that I can buy in any parts store?
> I've gathered that they can't be mixed, but noted recently that at some
> point my dealer replaced the pink stuff with the green stuff.  Does it
> matter?  Should I put in new pink stuff?
>
> TIA
>
> Elliott

You replace the pink stuff every five years. Also the pink antifreeze had
some harmfull
stuff that will shorten the life of the water pump removed.
I'd say your dealer owes you a free flush and fill in two years.
In fact i'd call Audi. He may have to do it now.

John
1990 CQ