Can I use G12 Coolant in a Mark3?

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Karl_CLCoupe
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Can I use G12 Coolant in a Mark3?

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I'm needing to change the coolant in my car, as it just looks like water (no anti-freeze= uh oh!). Spoken to my local stealers about the availability of G11, and has been discontinued. I was told that the current G12 stuff will be fine, but can anyone confirm this. Price by the way is £4.56 + VAT which I thought was quite reasonable.

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The pink G12 stuff is fine.
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Post by tainmrk3polo »

cool i'll go get some tonight aswell then :)
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Post by hardhitter »

I think the stuff they now sell is purple ! Replaces the G11 blue and newer pink stuff and is compatible with both.

Yes you can use it.
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Post by Gareth_GT_Hatch »

gsf still sell G11. Its something like a tenner for 5 litres.
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Post by Karl_CLCoupe »

Went with G12+ in the end. Still better than what it had in it. Was like pure water.

Thanks.

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Post by tainmrk3polo »

bugger i knew there was something i forgot to pick up in town! damnit it! oh well. guess what we're doing on firday karl!? lol :lol:
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