Peak – Antifreeze/Coolant, 50/50, Gallon (Part No. PKPB53)
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Which kind of coolant does Audi employ?
Regardless of whether you drive a BMW, Porsche, Mercedes Benz, Audi, Mini, or Volkswagen, your car circulates a solution of water and coolant to dissipate the heat generated within the engine and prevent it from melting down completely (one notable exception are older Porsche models that are air and oil cooled and did not use water or coolant, but instead circulated a large amount of oil to dissipate the heat).
A Spectrum of Colors
Which coolant type is best for your BMW, Porsche, Mercedes Benz, Audi, or Volkswagen out of the many available options? The answer is the kind that was initially installed in your car. Your coolant may be green, pink, blue, yellow, or even clear depending on the manufacturer. All coolants are naturally transparent, and dye is used to give them color. Each company adds their own color mixture to their coolant; this has no impact on the coolant’s chemical properties. Because the water in Europe is substantially harder than the water in the United States, European manufacturers prefer coolant that is phosphate-free.
Inorganic Acid Technology (IAT), Organic Acid Technology (OAT), and Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT) are the three most common coolant types available today. A HOAT coolant is used by your BMW, Porsche, Mercedes Benz, Audi, or Volkswagen.
In order to protect aluminum surfaces, silicate is added to OAT coolants to create HOAT coolants. The cylinder heads and radiators, as well as other parts of your BMW, Mercedes Benz, Porsche, Audi, and Volkswagen engine and cooling systems, are constructed of aluminum.
Silicate and phosphate corrosion inhibitors are not used in OAT coolants. These coolants are made to last for 150,000 miles and have a long service life (or 5 years). It should be mentioned, nevertheless, that German Auto Center and the majority of manufacturers advise cleansing or replacing the coolant every two years.
The metal (Iron) components of the engine and cooling system are protected by traditional coolants, which are IAT coolants and use silicate and phosphate corrosion inhibitors. IAT coolants shouldn’t be utilized because the majority of the iron components in your BMW, Mercedes Benz, Porsche, Mini, Audi, and Volkswagen have been replaced with aluminum and other lighter composites.
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Is the coolant used by all Audis the same?
The amount of coolant needed varies slightly depending on the manufacturer and model. Always consult your Audi A4 owner’s manual to learn the exact prize requirements.
What shade of coolant is Audi G13?
The G13 is colored purple or violet and has the same superb cooling and antifreeze performance as the G12++. The primary distinction is that glycerin, not glycol, is used in the manufacturing process.
Can you use regular antifreeze in an Audi?
Use ONLY Audi VW G11, G12+, G12++, or G13 Audi coolant antifreeze that has received OEM approval. Use of common store-bought coolant is NOT recommended since it frequently does not meet the requirements of an Audi cooling system. The cooling system in an Audi reacts negatively to inferior coolant.
In my Audi, can I use Prestone coolant?
For Audi 19972007, Volkswagen 19972008, Porsche 19992009, and Jaguar 1999 and newer, use our specially developed formula. This technology controls the engine’s temperature, keeps it from freezing, and guards against corrosion.
Can G12 and G13 coolant be mixed?
- G11 blends well with G12+, G12++, or G13 but not G12
- G11 does not mix well with G12, however it does with G12+, G12++, and G13.
- G12+ blends nicely with G12++ and G13, as well as G11 and G12, although the corrosion protection is reduced.
- G12++ mixes nicely with G13, as well as G11, G12, and G12+, although the corrosion protection is reduced.
- G13 mixes nicely with G12++, as well as G11, G12, and G12+, however the corrosion protection is reduced.
My 2017 Audi Q7 needs coolant; how do I add it?
How to Add Coolant: Audi Q7 Premium 3.0L V6 Supercharged (2017-2019)
- Locate and clean the coolant reservoir by going to the reservoir.
- Check Level: Check the level of the coolant.
- Add Coolant: Select the right kind of fluid and add it appropriately.
- Replace the cap on the coolant reservoir and tighten it.
Can I substitute G12 coolant for G13?
G13 doesn’t work well with lead solder, so it’s not recommended for older cooling systems with copper/brass radiators and heater cores. Instead, use antifreeze that meets G11 or G12 specifications.
G12 coolant: what is it?
Share. The concentrated Valvoline G12++ Coolant Concentrate is based on monoethylene glycol and features Si-OAT corrosion inhibitor technology to guard against corrosion, foaming, corrosion, and limescale. Modern engines can readily reach harmful temperatures due to their high operating temperatures.
What is hat coolant antifreeze?
OAT hybrid (HOAT) As an illustration, HOAT coolants are excellent shields for the aluminum engine and cooling system parts because they combine organic acids, or OATs, with silicate, an IAT inhibitor. This line of coolants includes products with service lives as long as ten years or 290,000 kilometers.
What automobiles utilize G13 coolant?
VW Coolant G13
- The VW model years from 2008 to the current used this coolant.
- compatible with every cooling system built after 1980.
- All G11, G12+, and G12++ coolants are compatible.
- Audi VW TL 744-J G13 coolant/antifreeze type, OEM approved.
- Additionally, Porsche, Lamborghini, Bentley, Skoda, and Seat employ this coolant.