Attach a drain hose to the radiator drain. Open the valve or remove the lower radiator hose to drain the radiator. The drain is plastic so be careful. You can apply low pressure air to the overflow coolant tank to get additional fluid out. This drains coolant out of the radiator and coolant overflow tank.
Do I need to change the coolant in my Jetta TDI?
My 99 A4 Jetta TDI's coolant is called G 12 A8D and is good for the life of the vehicle , no replacement or flushing is required or recomended. This sounds very ambitious, could it be true? VW specificly states that if coolant oher than what was installed in the car origionally is used, it must later be changed as soon as possible.
Can you just drain the cooling system and refill it?
Just draining the cooling system and refilling it is not enough! Thoroughly flushing the coolant involves flushing the radiator, engine block, heater core, and hoses entirely. DO NOT USE Cooling System Flush Products since many contain muriatic and/or other acids.
What kind of antifreeze do you use in a VW Beetle?
Use only approved VW G12 G13 antifreeze coolant. Most G12 and G13 coolant sold on the market is concentrated. You must dilute the coolant. Mix 50% coolant with 50% deionized water. Deionized water is preferred.
What type of coolant does your TDI use?
I bought a gallon of non toxic Prestone coolant and it is both polypropylene glycol and phosphate free. My 99 A4 Jetta TDI's coolant is called G 12 A8D and is good for the life of the vehicle , no replacement or flushing is required or recomended. This sounds very ambitious, could it be true?
How do I drain my entire coolant system?
STEP 1 - Safety first. ... STEP 2 - Press down on the radiator cap, slowly turn it counter-clockwise until it hisses, wait until the.STEP 3 - Place a large container under the drain valve at the bottom of the radiator. ... STEP 4 - Loosen the drain valve and allow the coolant to completely drain out.More items...
How do I change the coolant in my golf?
1:083:59Volkswagen Golf (2013 - 2016) - Service the cooling system - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWith the engine completely cold unscrew the expansion tank cap remove the retaining clip andMoreWith the engine completely cold unscrew the expansion tank cap remove the retaining clip and disconnect the bottom hose from the radiator to drain the coolant.
How do I change the coolant in my VW?
1:199:02VW Coolant Flush Mk1 Mk2 Mk3 - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWhen you're doing a coolant flush you want to make sure that the vehicle is cold other if theMoreWhen you're doing a coolant flush you want to make sure that the vehicle is cold other if the vehicle is not cold then you open your radiator. Cap.
Can you drain coolant yourself?
Remove the radiator cap and pour distilled water into the radiator until full. Replace the cap, then start up the vehicle and let it run for 10 to 15 minutes. This will work the distilled water into the engine, flushing out any loose debris or corrosion along with the last of the old antifreeze.
How do you bleed the coolant on a VW Golf?
0:043:03Basic VW cooling system filling / bleeding info (viewer request)YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo what I like to do is I always like to pump the radiator hose I just pump them like this. And thatMoreSo what I like to do is I always like to pump the radiator hose I just pump them like this. And that basically causes a siphoning effect to start so what you do is you just fill up the reservoir.
How do you drain the coolant on a mk6 golf?
0:527:42VW MK6 2.0T TSI Coolant Drain / Easy Way! - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThis hose right here connected to this I believe from what I've seen it's a secondary kind of waterMoreThis hose right here connected to this I believe from what I've seen it's a secondary kind of water pump. But basically just take that off. And just let that puppy drain.
Do Volkswagen need special coolant?
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.
How do you flush one radiator in golf?
4:056:43GOLF MK1. HOW TO DO COOLANT /ANTIFREEZE FLUSH. - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipNow the radiator seems quite clear just take the same pipe and you insert it into the water hose andMoreNow the radiator seems quite clear just take the same pipe and you insert it into the water hose and that will go into the cylinder head and it'll also come out to the bottom.
Where is engine coolant drain plug?
0:3515:17How To: Coolant Flush and Radiator Hose Replacement - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo this is that's the front driver's side tire look straight up underneath the vehicle and smack inMoreSo this is that's the front driver's side tire look straight up underneath the vehicle and smack in the middle. You'll see typically they're plastic.
Do you have to remove thermostat to flush coolant?
No, it is not necessary to remove the thermostat. In fact, some cars you don't want to remove the thermostat while running the vehicle. The reason for this is that the thermostat can be used to direct coolant flow. If it is out, parts of the engine may not be getting coolant as designed.
What happens if you put the wrong coolant in your car?
0:325:01Never Do This When Changing Your Coolant - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou don't ever want to mix different types of coolant. So you would want to flush all the coolantMoreYou don't ever want to mix different types of coolant. So you would want to flush all the coolant out of that camera get everything out then put fifty. Percent whole coolant and fifty.
What causes a water pump to fail?
Premature water pump failure (bearings and seals) can occur if you don't take the time to flush the entire cooling system and its related components. Often when problems arise, such as a coolant leak, the new water pump is blamed as the cause when in fact the opposite is true.
Do water pumps have a break in period?
Water pumps are inspected, and air pressure tested at the factory for any leaks. Per the manufacturer, all new water pumps have a break in period. Shortly after startup, it is not uncommon for a new water pump to have slight seepage or coolant discharge coming from this hole below the water pump pulley.
Can you use gasket sealer on a water pump?
Again, gasket sealing agents (Form-A-Gaskets, gel or spray forms) should NOT be used with the paper water pump gasket. Sealing agents vary in composition and intended usage, and when used in conjunction with paper gasket's may affect the paper gaskets long term ability to compress and/or perform its sealing function.
Can you mix distilled water with new coolant?
Deionized water is preferred. However, if it is not available you can use distilled water. Do not mix tap water with new coolant! Tap water varies in chemicals, minerals, ions, and Ph levels. These factors can adversely affect the new coolant, a new water pump, and other cooling components.
Does coolant build up sediment?
Even when using approved coolant, years of continuous circulating through the engine causes a measure of sediment to buildup. Like motor oil, over time coolant (even long-life) becomes weak, is depleted of its additives, breaks down, and "gets dirty" causing this pictured sediment.
Can you mix G12 coolant with G13?
Mixing other brands of unauthorized coolants with the approved G12 or G13 coolant can also cause an adverse chemical reaction, causing the coolant to gel and clot. This can damage the new water pump, plug the cooling system, and weaken other plastic cooling system components, such as the radiator and plastic coolant hose connections.