Coolant levels

**skeep** · 09-03-2011, 02:41 PM

I also bought some coolant and topped up the GTI when it had about 9k on the clock. I figure its to do with evaporation or something. Its always a good idea to check the levels before any big trip on a turbo car.

**MIRSAD** · 09-03-2011, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by MurphyTheElf

So my GTI's water pump ended up being replaced - but with which version I don't know. I drove the car 5 minutes down the road before the all the coolant exploded out the bottom of the car. Such brilliant workmanship. The only upside is that the oil temperature never exceeded 95 degrees.

Back to the Jetta again.

Sorry to hear it "MurphyTheElf" - hopefully it will be fixed soon... my GTI's water pump was replaced a few weeks ago...

**MurphyTheElf** · 10-03-2011, 04:09 PM

They simply didn't tighten up a hose clip properly. They took a new one off a brand new GTI and put it on mine. Along with a $50 fuel card for my trouble. They also paid for the taxi to get back to their dealership when the car broke down and also gave me a loan car without asking. So their customer service is generally pretty good - to make up for slap-dash techs.

**Ryan_R** · 10-03-2011, 09:24 PM

I checked under the bonnet last weekend expecting to top up coolant and oil after a few months/few thousand k's, but all is still well. I mustn't be driving it hard enough

(j/k)

**REXman** · 21-03-2011, 05:17 PM

Hey guys, the coolant symbol just came up, can someone suggest what to buy from a servo? Or what can I put in to tie me over?

**Ryan_R** · 21-03-2011, 05:28 PM

Is there a Supercheap/Repco/Autobarn, etc nearby? Just ask one of the guys there or see if they have a listing of something similar to G12++

**Corey_R** · 21-03-2011, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by REXman

Hey guys, the coolant symbol just came up, can someone suggest what to buy from a servo? Or what can I put in to tie me over?

It's in your owners manual (with has a great index in it), but the coolant is type off the top of my head is VW Spec G12+
I would assume that the stores Ryan_R mentioned would be able to help you with something suitable.

I'm pretty sure the owners manual may even mention something about mineral or filtered water or something being a temporary measure if you're really desperate... but again, check the manual to confirm.

**Ryan_R** · 21-03-2011, 06:14 PM

Or visit a VW Parts place tomorrow if work commitments allow for that. I would assume (but check your manual) that a coolant warning light would be similar to a petrol warning light - you'd have a decent amount of km's up your sleeve to get it sorted. You could at least phone VW to see what type they recommend.

**REXman** · 22-03-2011, 07:09 AM

Thanks for the info guys, I went past a MASSIVE BP and the friggin store didn't even have any coolant! Chocolate bars were a plenty but nothing useful for the car.

I ended up finding a servo with distiller water which was ok to use for now.

And yes it is 12G plus plus.