Green Coolant
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I was checking the expansion tank and saw pretty new green coolant in there. Do you guys recommend flushing and adding Porsche/pentosin coolant? What coolant do you use?
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the green coolant will be OK,
I use Zerex Go5 coolant, its clear.
It takes 2 gallons of coolant and 2 gallons of distilled water to fill the system.
The block holds about 2.3 gallons,
the rest is in the radiator and lines and heater core
I use Zerex Go5 coolant, its clear.
It takes 2 gallons of coolant and 2 gallons of distilled water to fill the system.
The block holds about 2.3 gallons,
the rest is in the radiator and lines and heater core
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I agree with Stan, it will be fine on a temporary basis....as long as it isn't more than a year or so old.
I also use GO5 on some applications, but prefer to use the Porsche factory coolant. I know the factory coolant works perfect....and know that the GO5 should work.
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Isn't GO5 still the factory pour for Mercedes? Neither one is cheap by NAPA standards, but the Mercedes stuff is easier to get your hands one. At least around here.
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I've been using the G12 (now G13) coolant from VW. I have NEVER seen corrosion in a VW or Audi engine I've pulled apart. I've pulled apart quite a few (and even got a few back together, AND 1 or 2 running...
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It's in my Cayenne, GT, and obviously the Audi's.
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It's in my Cayenne, GT, and obviously the Audi's.
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Sorry, I have no idea. My specialty is a tiny little niche....I'd have to get out the owner's manual to get the hood open on a Mercedes.
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I have a 380SEC and it's a fun past time to watch anyone not familiar with the coupes try to open the hood. They will never find the hood release unless pointed out to them. Really a great design, but so far removed from any other car, nobody can find it.
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