VR6 Coolant change

[lewis1982 0]

Hi, I'm looking at changing my coolant soon and just Wondered if there is anything else that I should change while I'm at it? Also should I use the G13 coolant, and If so how much will I need?

 

Thanks, Steven

[vw rule 19]

Hello Steve,

have a look at this thread Coolant choices for VR6 all the info you need is there.

 

I think the VR6 holds around 6.7 litres of coolant.

 

Before you drain out your old coolant check for any signs of leaks from your,

RADIATOR

COOLANT HOSES (top & bottom radiator hoses, heater hoses from engine to bulkhead)

if any of the hoses are splitting or are rock hard then replace them A S A P

 

THERMOSTATE HOUSING (as this is plastic and they can leak on high mileage cars)

HEARTER MATRIX (check for any signs of dampness on the carpet under the dash front passenger side,

as most early Corrado's suffered with faulty / leaking heater matrix,

check for antifreeze smell or slight steam coming from heater vents with blower on full)

 

RADIATOR COOLING FAN (check that the fan spins freely and cuts in at the right temp when engine has been running for 20 mins or more)

Also check that your temp gauge is working.

 

As long as you do these pre-checks before you drain out your old coolant, then you should be fine.

 

Like I say also have a look at that thread Coolant choices for VR6

 

 

Hope this helps mate.

 

Si :thumbleft:

[lewis1982 0]

Cheers mate, yeah that helps :-) I have checked and there's no leaks and fan is fine.. So I take it 2x 1.5 litre bottles of G13 coolant and the rest water will be fine?

[delfinis38 1]

Cheers mate, yeah that helps :-) I have checked and there's no leaks and fan is fine.. So I take it 2x 1.5 litre bottles of G13 coolant and the rest water will be fine?

 

sounds about right...although I use bottled water.