Open the cap of cooling system slowly; turn a conventional coolant cap as far as the first detent and turn a screwed coolant cap approx. 1/2 turn and release the pressure. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye protection. NEVER pour coolant into beverage bottles, cups, etc...
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What to do if there is no coolant in my Volkswagen?
Unscrew the cap carefully . Refill only new coolant according to the Volkswagen specification ( ) . Only top up coolant if there is coolant residue in the expansion tank. If this is not observed, the engine could be damaged. If you cannot see any coolant in the expansion tank do not drive on. Seek professional assistance.
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 happens if you open the coolant tank when it's Hot?
The engine cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot. Never open the cap of the coolant expansion tank when the engine is hot. Coolant may spray out and cause serious burns and injuries. Turn the cap slowly and very carefully anticlockwise while exerting some downward pressure on the cap.
How is the cooling system filled at the factory?
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The cooling system is filled at the factory with a mixture of specially prepared water and at least 40% coolant additive G ... ... Removing – With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable from battery → Chapter.
OIL IN WATER BOTTLE
sounds like a blown head gasket or worse a cracked block, is the engine using lots of coolant ? if not get the cylinder compression checked as could indicate if problem lies with the block but to honest on this age vehicle unless able to carry out repairs yourself i'd trade it in for a newer vehicle
Heater not getting hot
You most likely have some sort of obstruction in your cooling system I would recommend going to a dealer and getting a coolant flush. First if that doesn't work you may need a heater core.
2003 VW Golf 2.0 4 Cylinder Gas Engine Overheating. Car does not overheat when at idle, but when driving after a little while it gradually goes over 190 degrees. Turn on heater and the fans kick on and..
Your radiator's core may be constricted with rust particles/debris. Clean and flush the radiator with a heavy duty cooling system cleaner. You'll need to remove the thermostat temporarily and follow the directions on the label.
Install new cooling system for VW Golf Year
Got to have the special tools (or equivalent) to hold down the pulley bolts if it's a VR6. A 2.0l you'll need a timing belt tensioner tool besides the pulley counter holder. And better buy a Bentley official VW repair manual. Buying a Chillton, Hayes or Clymers will make your repair more difficult to understand.
How do I flush the coolant on a Golf 5 I need to to perform a coolant flush on my 2004 Golf 5. I have the 3 litres of G12 coolant and radiator flush. Is there anything in particular that needs to be done..
take of the top heater hose, use a funnel to insert flushing agent connect hose and flush through.with radiator cap off.take off bottom hose to radiator to drain system,reconnect all hoses,fill expansion tank to fill system...
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.
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 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.
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.
