Proper Antifreeze for Audi A4 2.8l
Thread Starter
Audiworld Junior Member
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
From: Florida
Proper Antifreeze for Audi A4 2.8l
Ive got a cracked overflow & I will be replacing it today, what is the proper antifreeze for this car, I know its special like everything else on this car.
AudiWorld Member
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 182
Likes: 1
From: Huntington Beach, California
Proper Antifreeze for Audi A4 2.8l
The correct coolant for your vehicle is one that conforms to VW/Audi specification G12, which is usually red or pink. Do not add any additives to this coolant other than distilled water to obtain the correct mix for your climate zone. Also, do not mix the red or pink coolant with fluid of any other colour unless it is specified as conforming to G12 specification.
AudiWorld Member
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 182
Likes: 1
From: Huntington Beach, California
Proper Antifreeze for Audi A4 2.8l
It is permissible to mix the red/pink coolant with purple as the two are compatible and do not become the gel you refer to. The container will indicate whether or not the G12 coolant may be mixed, for example Pentosin red/pink with Pentosin purple. Both conform to G12 specification and will not break down when mixed. Of course, it is always best, as you indicate, to avoid mixing coolants whenever possible.
Thread Starter
Audiworld Junior Member
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
From: Florida
I just replaced the overflow with a new one from autozone for $38, I bought my antifreeze from the local Audi Stealership for $23.00, it is pink G-12, what was in there originally was the orange G-12, I thought that "mabey" the engine temp gauge would start working again after the overflow replacement....nope, it still stays at cold even on a 94deg day. I'll cure that later after a good dosage of Vag-com. Thanks all for the info & help.
AudiWorld Super User
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,284
Likes: 100
From: Fallbrook, CA
I have G11 blue in my '96 because that's what it came with, and I like the color, but in our Passat I used Prestone extended-life (actually the Wal-Mart packaged version, cheaper). This product claims to be fully mixable with any other coolant, but I think it's wise to flush the system first (and flush the sediment from the heater core while at it).
Thread Starter
Audiworld Junior Member
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
From: Florida
When I go to replace the TB, I'll have to replace the waterpump also, Im gonna purge & flush the whole system then (which will be in a week or so). I will be buggin the hell out of you all when I go to do this. I have replaced the belt on a Gen 1 trooper, the chains on a 7.3l ford diesel, the chain on a 123 chassis 300d benz & a 2000 ford contour....never an Audi & it seems ALOT different. I WILL need help on this one. Im a chicken **** noob I know but that is one packed engine compartment!
Trending Topics
AudiWorld Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 826
Likes: 2
When I go to replace the TB, I'll have to replace the waterpump also, Im gonna purge & flush the whole system then (which will be in a week or so). I will be buggin the hell out of you all when I go to do this. I have replaced the belt on a Gen 1 trooper, the chains on a 7.3l ford diesel, the chain on a 123 chassis 300d benz & a 2000 ford contour....never an Audi & it seems ALOT different. I WILL need help on this one. Im a chicken **** noob I know but that is one packed engine compartment!
AudiWorld Stories
Bringing Audi to Life for Audi Fans
Top 10 Most Expensive Audis Ever Sold on Bring-A-Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Audi Features & Options We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
Audi Recreates Crazy-Looking Speed Record Breaker From 1935
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilder Recreates the 1995 Audi TTS Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Every Audi V10 Car Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
9 Audi Designs That Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
2026 Audi Q5 Buyer's Guide (Every Model Explained)
Brett Foote
Ranking Every Current Audi 'S' Model From Worst to First!
Joe Kucinski
10 Best Audis That are FINALLY LEGAL to Import to the U.S.!
Joe Kucinski
AudiWorld Member
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 182
Likes: 1
From: Huntington Beach, California
Proper Antifreeze for Audi A4 2.8l
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
peanutome
A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
12
Jul 12, 2004 01:07 PM
greenaudi100
Audi 100 / A6 (C4 Platform)
7
Dec 4, 2003 06:19 AM
hessteh@aol.com
A8 / S8 (D2 Platform) Discussion
4
Feb 8, 2003 07:18 AM
