What Coolant And How Much For LCR

[RickC]

gonna change the coolant at the weekend just want to know how much i need and what is the best stuff?

cheers

 

[TheOtherSimon]

It really makes very little difference what you buy as long as it is pink.

The volume is in the manual.

Simon.

 

[RickC]

cheers where do i get it ? hafords?

 

[CupraR-Rog]

I bought a 5l bottle of Mobil 1 stuff from Halfords... diluted down it's lasted me 2 changes now, and confirms to all the VW stamps needed for the LCR, LC etc etc... wasn't too expensive either, but can't remember exactly how much!

 

[TheOtherSimon]

cheers where do i get it ? hafords?

You can. You want the 5 year 'advanced' stuff, not the blue 2 year 'normal' stuff.

A great tip is to mix it 50/50 with water before you pour it in, then no matter how much you put in, the mixture will always be correct. You can store the excess in something like a fizzy drinks bottle - it doesn't go off like brak fluid. Then whenever you need to top up, use the pre-mixed stuff and bingo you always have 50/50 in the engine.

Simon.

 

[RickC]

cheers lads, so 50 /50 is the mixture, what is the time span of changes?

 

[TheOtherSimon]

It used to be 2 years for the blue stuff, but the red stuff lasts much longer. Some manufacturers suggest five years, some suggest that it lasts as long as the car. Your choice.

VAG call the blue stuff G11, and the pink stuff G12, if that helps. Don't ever mix them up.

Just to confuse the issue, VAG have a brand new coolant - G12+ which is purple and can be mixed with both G11 and G12.

Simon

 

[RickC]

the new stuff G12 + will seat sell it ? or do i need VW

 

[m0rk]

Most Motor factors sell G12 compliant

 

[RickC]

Most Motor factors sell G12 compliant

cheers ill give a few places a try tomorrow.

 

[g60jet]

For the price of G12+ just buy it from the steelers, 1.5l container in the correct ratio for the uk will do you. G12+ is far better than bog standard coolant believe me!

 

[RickC]

spoke to seat and they just do the red stuff molenia or something like that 9 quid a litre,, says i need 3 litres

 

[CupraR-Rog]

Just get to Halfords and buy the Mobil1 stuff!! Comes in a big grey 5l bottle so will last you 2 changes...

 

[RickC]

yes i saw that one, just spoke to vw and they have the G12+ one 6 quid for 1.5 l might get that

 

[g60jet]

Rick SEAT use G12 too, should say on your expansion tank

 

[RickC]

Rick SEAT use G12 too, should say on your expansion tank

yes seat said £9 a litre for G12 and VW said £6 for 1.5 litres of G12 plus so i went for the newer stuff its a total coolant flush im doing not a top up,

just looked atthe bottom of the radiator hose thats gonna be a pain in the arse to get off

 

[m0rk]

Yup - it's a pain - remember you don't want the stuff in there neat - it's got to be diluted (probable 1:4 for winter)

IIRC you almost have to remove the intercooler 'cross' pipe to get at the bottom clip - do yourself a favour & get a jubilee clip to replace it with

 

[g60jet]

there should be a drain plug somewhere, fill the system with distilled water and flush it through.

 

[RickC]

Yup - it's a pain - remember you don't want the stuff in there neat - it's got to be diluted (probable 1:4 for winter)

IIRC you almost have to remove the intercooler 'cross' pipe to get at the bottom clip - do yourself a favour & get a jubilee clip to replace it with

yep all sorted, got a jubilee clip too lol bloody pain but sorted now

cheers for your help fellas

 

[dontnoanything]

if you read the bottles to g12 that you should not be able to get any more as is old stock it says change every 6 years. g12+ says life time protection, or when your water pump goes that is