Neb

Hi everyone, need a quick answer, just checked my coolant tonight, it's below min. It is a 2003 C4S. The manual does not indicate what time of coolant it uses, is the dealer the only place to get coolant? anything I can pick up at Canadian tire? It is a clear yellow coolant right now.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

The Stig

What's coolant?

Turbodan

do not use anything other than from the dealer. if you do it will turn into a gooey gel that is difficult to clean out. only dealer!

Zookie

yes do not mix diffrent coolant in otherwise you will have the Jello Action. Call EU Autowerks in the AM. I believe its G12 Coolant... same as Audi/VW?

9964runner

How far below min, is there anything left in the tank? you could add a bit of water (I'd use distilled), then top off with coolant later.

I have about 1/2 a jug in the garage if your in need of a donation, otherwise I believe the DFC sells 1L and 4L jugs.

Might want to check into why its that low

Jonathon Rolstin

+1

pontifex4

Definitely figure out why you're low. Do you have any stains on the ground under the car?

Imo000

G12 has a self clogging agent. If the hole is small it will, over time, seal it. If the small leak drippps onto a hot surface, it can evaporate before hitting the ground. Look for a pink looking, chewing gum texture, stain on the engine or the radiator. All VW delaers carry G12 and even some parts stores too.

AdrianL

g12 is what they use in audi, bmw, porsche, mercedes etc etc etc. get it from the dealer or specifically ask for g12. it's available around.

Neb

Ok topped itup tonight with distilled water. Took 500ml to fill back to max. I cant see any leaks around resovoir, or at radiator. The cap o ring seems a bit wet. I read somewhere the caps are prone to leak and also the o ring at the vent in the resovoir. I will keep checking the level.

Pfaff wants 21 dollars for 1L. And 47ish for 3 gallons.

The cap is $30 something, and o ring a few bucks.

AdrianL

buy a cap for a tourag at the VW dealer. same for the coolant

Neb

Thanks will try.

Neb

I dont' think a tourag cap will fit....
http://www.autopartsway.ca/PartList....overy_Tank_Cap


vs

Porsche 996 cap
http://www.autopartsway.ca/PartList..../pagenum1/tabS