ND01996TT

My coolant level light came on yesterday and, in a panic, I added a quarter tank's worth of a 50/50 green coolant/distilled water mix to the stock pink stuff.

I've now been told that this mixture could cause problems.

How bad is my situation?

What should be my course of action?

If I need to drain the coolant and refill it with all pink stuff, how would I go about doing this?

Thank you for your help!

jimq

I cant help you on the mix question but I was losing water in my tank and it turned out the cap was leaking. It was the new version but it leaked.

adam_

I don't know what 'pink' and 'green' are.... but FOR SURE you can get serious interactions between incompatible coolants- leading to deposition, fouing and/or corrosion.

You must drain, flush, refill if you topped off with an incompatible fluid.

Bos

This might help you understand some of the differences between coolants:

http://www.popularmechanics.com/how_...e/1272436.html

If it were me I would completely flush the system. So you know, replacing the fluid is a pressurized fill process and not just a pour it in the tank, so take it to somebody with the right tools.

Loren

If both were Porsche coolants - then you are fine.
Porsche's pink and green coolants are 100% compatible. That is not the case with other coolants.

ND01996TT

I'm getting the coolant flushed Tuesday...Thanks for the advice!!

Mikelly

Actually, that is not true... Although porsche uses a pressurized system, you can do it yourself at home or at the track. I've done it several times myself, and assisted others in dealing with it at the track.

I explained how in the OP's other thread about his clutch sinking to the floor.

Mike