
Engine Temperature + thermostat issues (LOTS OF CONTENT)
2023年10月14日 · 4. Open the expansion tank for coolant and get ready to drain it. Now that P/S pump is hanging, you will see the thermostat housing right about where P/S pump was. Now disconnect the coolant hose that is connected to thermostat housing and coolant will drain out of …
coolant level keep dropping - VW Forum
2010年12月20日 · im buying a new cap shortly anyway.. i want a black one. and im to lazy to paint it. but im still willing to bet.. its air in those lines.. theres a bleeder valve on the drivers side lower corner of the rad.. on the back side.. turn the car on.. idling.. open it.. wait for just solid stream of coolant.. close.. turn off.. let it cool down.. top off the bottle.
Coolant in oil! - VW Forum
2011年12月20日 · if the coolant in the bottle is still pink *reddish color* and the oil looked ok.. your fine.. that slimey smudgey crap under the oil cap is normal. just clean it off.. and keep on rocking.. its just water caused from condensation in the motor which is a by product of all combustion engines.. where it is then flung onto that seal for the cap via …
G12 Coolant Color - VW Forum
2009年1月11日 · Also, the coolant they put in there looks a lot like the stuff that was already in there. I think the newer VW coolant is purple. Mine is more red now, but very close to the color it was originally. The coolant is listed as G-012-A8F-A4 on the repair invoice and a direct quote from my Jetta owners manual says this:
Why g12 coolant only? - VW Forum
2012年3月10日 · hoses. Coolant flushing is not part of Volkswagen's scheduled maintenance. <Volkswagen uses only one type of coolant in vehicles covered by this manual. It can be identified by its red/pink or purple color. This coolant/antifreeze is phosphate free and also silicate free. When supplied by Volkswagen, this coolant/antifreeze is known as G12.
coolant leak | VW Forum
2023年12月15日 · You more likely have something leaking externally as you mention car runs normally - hose, reservoir, radiator (everything externally related to coolant circulation) so really focus on drips or moisture where there should be none. Good luck. I am on my 8th VW over past 50 years, three air cooled, others diesl and gassers.
Coolant fans wont run 2006 mk4 2.0 golf | VW Forum
2024年11月5日 · If the coolant fans on your 2006 Mk4 2.0 Golf aren't running, here’s a step-by-step guide to help troubleshoot the issue: 1. Check the Cooling Fan Relay. Location: The cooling fan relay is usually located in the fuse box under the hood or near the radiator. Refer to your owner's manual for the exact location.
Coolant light on. | VW Forum
2010年12月7日 · Before I had the timing belt replaced I noticed that there was an intermittent warning light and beep coming up on the Jetta. Looked up the light in the manual and it identified it as the coolant light. I have checked the coolant and everything is fine. The car warms up and runs at approximately 195.
What Antifreeze To Use - VW Forum
2012年2月6日 · Also when that pure antifreeze gets to the radiator, it will not be able do dissipate the heat as quickly as the proper mixture. The result is the return temp of the coolant from the radiator will keep rising and the engine will overheat. 4. This stuff is expensive, you spent 2X the amount you should have on coolant.
Coolant temp warning light beeping only at start | VW Forum
2010年6月14日 · Hi there, On my 1999 Golf Mk4 the coolant temperature warning light beeps on starting the engine, and then flashes for 30 seconds before turning off. This only happens when the engine is started (not key inserted) and only on the first start of …