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Old 05-18-2002, 06:43 AM
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Do we need a special coolant or will any kind do? I searched w/ no luck.
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Old 05-18-2002, 07:10 AM
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yes, check your owners manual
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Yes, Audi OEM "pink stuff" coolant. Available at your dealer.
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Default dammit- my light just came on and I'm VERY low- Dealer is like 40 minutes away- What should I do?
I obviously have a very small leak, no puddles, but the resevoir is near empty after 3k miles.
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Add water, go to dealer, buy coolant, go home, drain some "old coolant," add new coolant.
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Default The GM spec coolant available at Kragen etc is called G12
Havoline G12 pink is what I top mine off with. dilute 50/50 with water then pour in.
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Thanks. Figured I'd ask before adding water. Don't want to void my warranty!
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I'll try this. Audi parts is closed on Saturdays and I can't get their coolant until Monday
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Its best to use DISTILLED water. (no minerals to muck up the innards.)
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Yes..get Autobahn brand from Audi or VW dealer
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