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Old 07-24-2000, 08:15 PM
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I fyou are just topping up small quantity, water will do. Full flush ? Safer w/factory fluid.
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you should use G12,a 1.5 litre bottle has a part number of G012A8DA1,hope this helps.
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Default Got a gallon of G12 from Audi dealer for *only* $14
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I hadn't heard from Manuel in a long time...does he still make killer quesadillas?
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Default Oh, BTW, parts folks claim mixing traditional antifreeze w/G12 will condense out a nasty sludge...
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