Cooling

[syncro]

Good article.
I have a Volkswagen so I use Volkswagen coolant.
If I had a Holden I would use Holden coolant.
If I had a Toyota I would use Toyota coolant.
If I had a Ford........ no I wouldn't have a Ford.

[el_foolio]

alright, ill give it a crack.... I just find it odd that all 3 golfs ive owned have has the same problem. A problem that no one else seems to have. What am i doing wrong?!?!?!

[syncro]

alright, ill give it a crack.... I just find it odd that all 3 golfs ive owned have has the same problem. A problem that no one else seems to have. What am i doing wrong?!?!?!

OK What Golf/engine is it?

First, remove radiator hoses and the two heater hoses at the engine.
Get your garden hose and flush out at every oriface until the water comes out clean (make sure heater is on). Then flush back the other way. Then fill with VW coolant and distilled water.

Let me know what you find.

[el_foolio]

Mk1 1600. Yeah done that many a time with all 3. sat there for hours flushing it. mk. where can i get vw coolant?

[syncro]

Mk1 1600. Yeah done that many a time with all 3. sat there for hours flushing it. mk. where can i get vw coolant?

VW dealer.

When do they overheat?
Are you loosing water?

[gtimk5]

You can get G11 coolant from most VW workshops

[el_foolio]

overheats when im driving it. No, not losing any water. Inclduing your Vw Workshop gtimk5??

[syncro]

overheats when im driving it. No, not losing any water.

What speed/stop start traffic/hills/highway......?

[gtimk5]

Yes, I hve G11 coolant. Have you checked the thermostat? If there isn't one fitted than it will overheat. A faulty radiator cap will cause it to o'heat when sitting idling. You have had this problem for a while now, haven't you?

[Bug_racer]

Where do you get g11 from , VW stopped selling it 3 years ago , superceded to g12+