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Old 01-31-2017, 10:02 AM
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Does anyone know if we are able to use G12, G12+, G12++ or G13 (VW/Audi) in our cars? They are all OAT technology - the OEM Porsche branded coolant is significantly more expensive and I suspect its a formulation is the same as something I listed above - can anyone confirm? I've read lots of yes and no on this, and would like some advice with first hand experience. Thanks everyone!
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g13 is just the most recent version of audi/vw g12. its essentially factory fill, being the same as the porsche brand. it's pink and you need to 50/50 mix w distilled.
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G13 is what you want.
In my experience, the cheapest place(by far) to get it is my local VW dealer
Old 01-31-2017, 11:51 AM
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Audi coolant from pelican parts is what I used.
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Audi G13 here too.
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just picked up a few more gallons(VW/Audi G13 concentrate) at $27.48 CAD /gallon
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https://www.amazon.com/Audi-Coolant-...words=audi+g13

when i put coolant in for the winter this is what i use
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Originally Posted by Jferrante
https://www.amazon.com/Audi-Coolant-...words=audi+g13

when i put coolant in for the winter this is what i use
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This is what I use. Both for the 2003 C2 expansion tank replace, and for the fill on the turbo when I did the radiators last year, works fine.
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Yep Audi/Audi G13 coolant is the same.

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When I did the waterpump and thermostat, I got this from Pepboys

https://www.pepboys.com/product/details/981815/00827

It's Porsche approved, same pink color and I got them to give me 30% off from an online coupon. It came to $27.00 for 4.5 liters. That was the cheapest I could find. Plus, by only mixing up what I need, I don't have a bunch laying around.



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