Will Halfords put coolant in my car?
Antifreeze top up and replacement at Halfords If you’ve never topped up or changed antifreeze or don’t have the time/confidence to do it, remember Halfords can do it for you. For a small fee, we’ll happily top up/replace engine coolant and even carry out a free a safety check while we’re at it.
What antifreeze is pink?
Prestone European Vehicles (Pink) Antifreeze+Coolant -1 Gal-Ready to Use, 50/50.
Can I use G13 coolant instead of G12?
However, G13 is not ideal for older cooling systems with copper/brass radiators and heater cores (it doesn’t integrate well with the lead solder). Antifreeze with G11 or G12 specification should be used instead.
Does VW need special antifreeze?
Volkswagen uses a specific Audi/VW G13 or G12 approved antifreeze. The exact kind that your particular model uses should be stamped on the expansion tank, as well as listed in the owner’s manual. Volkswagen coolant is always pink or purple in color. Use the same color that your vehicle already has if you’re topping up.
Do I need to dilute G13 coolant?
If it is the concentrate then it depended on whether you are in an alpine climate during winter so it should be max of 50:50 with distilled / demineralised water, as you are in Queensland then 30:70 (30 parts G13) will provide sufficient protection. Some manufacturers recommend 30:70 as per above and others say 50:50.
What happens if you mix G12 and G13?
G12++ mixes well with G13, also with G11, G12 and G12+ but there is a loss of corrosion protection. G13 mixes well with G12++, also with G11, G12 and G12+ but there is a loss of corrosion protection.
Can I mix blue antifreeze with pink antifreeze?
no dont mix them, pink is longer life (5 years) blue is normal (2 years) for some reason mixing the two counters the effects of the pink meaning you will still only have 2 year life. best is just to do a full coolant drop as 5 liters of pink premix is only about 12quid.
Is it OK to mix tap water with antifreeze?
No, you should use distilled water or better yet, de-ionized water. The reason for this is that tap water has minerals that can deform deposits inside the radiator and the cooling system passages of your engine.
Is yellow antifreeze better than green?
Usually (but not always) dyed orange or yellow so you could tell the difference between OAT and IAT, this coolant has similar corrosion protection as the green stuff, however they are designed to be slower acting, hence the extended-life moniker.
Is yellow antifreeze good?
Running the engine with only water is going to overheat the engine and will make your life miserable. That’s why adding yellow antifreeze is the best way to deal with cooling issues.