Re: [vr6] Don help! Coolant VR6

["Ralf Lindow" <vwralf@nfinity.com>]

Sorry I'm not Don, but I just came from the dealership.
Go to your dealership and ask to see TSB #199601. It talks about changing
to the new G12 coolant. Keep in mind that one bottle of G12 is $14 and you
need 4 bottles.

Ralf
95 Passat GLX
87 Golf GT

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> From: ANDREW_ATWELL@hp-paloalto-om20.om.hp.com
> To: vr6@wireless.wec.com; deecee@exit109.com; gti-vr6@dev.tivoli.com;
jettaglx@igtc.com
> Subject: [vr6] Don help! Coolant VR6
> Date: Thursday, November 06, 1997 3:31 PM
> 
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>      Don you have been awfully quiet lately.  I don't mean to leach you
for 
>      information but I will anyway.  Have you been following the debate 
>      over the various factory coolants used in the VR6 motor?  In regards

>      to the older Blue coolant causeing corrosion and the new Red G-12,
and 
>      possiblely going back to the blue (G-48?)?
>         Could you explain what coolants have been used, their
differences, 
>      consequences of use and ability to switch to the "best" (new or
old?) 
>      for the longevity of the VR6?
>         I think your input could really clear the air.  Your technical 
>      knowledge is always valued and much appreciated.
>      
>      Thank you
>      
>      Andy Atwell