every day

I'm a little low on coolant and want to add some this weekend but all the local porsche dealers are closed. Any recommendations for non-oem coolant to use?

PJorgen

Pentosin G 012. Available at VW and Audi dealers, but they're probably closed too. A few auto parts stores carry Pentosin.

There are a few coolants now on the market that claim to be compatible with any car, but I personally would not risk it.

every day

Thanks!

Orient Express

DEX-COOL anti-freeze is also a good choice over Porsche or VW branded G12 Coolant. It is much less expensive and is available at most auto parts stores and mass merchants.

Click here to read the Technical Description of DEX-COOL.

michael.s.under

Ive been told that unless you totally flush your system you should only add porsche coolant to a porsche.

BReyes

I use VW pink and distilled water. Change during oil changes.

101 degrees F yesterday in paradise.

Regards,

1999Porsche911

You can also add PEAK Long Life 50/50 to the Porsche with no problems whether you flush or simply add to whats in there. Most auto stores carry it including Napa.

Orient Express

This statement really means that mixing G12 and non-G12 should not be done. Mixing G12 compatible coolants does not present a problem.

The idea that only Porsche branded coolant should be used in Porsches was made with same intent of the instructions on your shampoo that says "lather, rinse, lather again".....

AmirShaikh

I top up with Redline Water Wetter.

Maybe snake oil...but people think highly of it, and I never heard of anything against it on the forums.

thanks,
Amir

PJorgen

Water Wetter is a great product, used it back in the day racing Ford V8s. Didn't know that Redline made it too. Be aware that it provides NO anti-freeze protecxtion, but considering that its July and OP lives in California, that shouldn't be a problem.

Mother

Pentosin G 012 try "BAP" if one is local.