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Old 06-09-2004, 01:40 PM
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Default Do I have to use the Audi coolant??
or is there an equivalent that I can get in a store...parts deptartment closes at 5pm :/
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yes... try VW dealer too.
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Default Park next to a VW/Audi at your local grocery store.
When the owner comes out, ask them if you can use their car for a jump. When they aren't looking, grab a turkey baster, and grab as much coolant as you need from their expansion tank.
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whats the difference between it and regular antifreeze??
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Default the flavoring is different..
we use red No.4.... everybody else uses yellow No.8.... where have you been.

and if you are like me you've got blueberry... blue No.2
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pentosin or shell makes our coolant.
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Default besides flavoring and coloring whats the difference??
why do we get special stuff??
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due to the metals in our cooling systems.... trust me, get the pink stuff.
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Default Yes, you HAVE to
Unless you want to roach your cooling system.
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Default Re: Park next to a VW/Audi at your local grocery store.
Take some power steering fluid while you at it. That thing is expansive!
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