Penrite pink coolant is it really VW approved?

[rutti]

Does anyone know or have experience in using the Penrite pink coolant? The label says its approved for VW and also mention equivalent to g12. Repco is currently having a sale on the 5l ones.

[Tubbs76]

Even though one would always reco factory, to my knowledge, any pink / red coolant can be substituted. I find the toyata (red) coolant is very good and ran this for a while. comes mixed at 50/50 ratio. To be honnest, there really is no difference between red and green coolant apart from the cost. one does not out perform the other. I know many people who have flushed their systems and have gone over to green for the simple fact that the long term running costs are far less.

[Guest001]

Does anyone know or have experience in using the Penrite pink coolant? The label says its approved for VW and also mention equivalent to g12. Repco is currently having a sale on the 5l ones.

Despite last reply I would stick with the G12 that VW recommend. Blow a gasket with the wrong stuff in it and you will need deep pockets.

There was another thread on here yesterday about this and it said the Penrite was VW approved but unless it has the correct info on the bottle would be a bit sus of it.

Read this thread It seems Penrite is OK , nothing else is

Alternative to G12 Coolant????

[Guest001]

Even though one would always reco factory, to my knowledge, any pink / red coolant can be substituted. I find the toyata (red) coolant is very good and ran this for a while. comes mixed at 50/50 ratio. To be honnest, there really is no difference between red and green coolant apart from the cost. one does not out perform the other. I know many people who have flushed their systems and have gone over to green for the simple fact that the long term running costs are far less.

From Blauparts site

#2 What Type Of Vw Coolant

Use ONLY Audi Vw G11, or G12 approved anti-phosphate, anti-amine, anti-phosphorous coolant! Do NOT use regular store bought coolant, which typically contains ethylene glycol and doesn't correspond with the specifications of a Vw cooling system. The specification or type of Vw coolant required for a particular model can be found stamped on the expansion tank (e.g. G11 or G12) as well as in the owner's manual under the coolant section. It's also good to note the color of your coolant (e.g. pink or purple). See Vw Coolant Features section below for further Vw coolant information and specifications.

What happens if you don't use correct approved Vw coolant?
Inferior coolant has an adverse reaction within a Vw cooling system. Poor quality coolant contaminates the system and eats away at metal, rubber, and plastic components. Obvious external indicators are bulging coolant hoses and white calcified residue oozing from coolant hose clamp mating areas (See Image 2). Not so obvious is lime and scale deposits that begin to build-up in the radiator core, restricting coolant flow and causing the engine to run hotter (especially in summer and warmer climates). All of this eventually causes serious engine problems (i.e. water pump failure - See Image 1). If your coolant is green or brown in color, thoroughly flush your cooling system immediately! You'll notice similar warnings in your owner's manual under the coolant section.
#3 Vw Coolant Concentration

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Does anyone know or have experience in using the Penrite pink coolant? The label says its approved for VW and also mention equivalent to g12. Repco is currently having a sale on the 5l ones.

What's wrong with the VW coolant?

[golfgti101]

very big difference with green coolant and the pink stuff... green stuff is ethylene glycol based and doesn't work with your coolant system...

[Lito]

It's not like g-12 is that expensive anyway and it's a life time product. Incidentally when I burst a coolant hose recently I had to buy some more coolant to top up and I got g-13.

[rutti]

What's wrong with the VW coolant?

nothing wrong, just thought its easier buying coolant from repco than driving 1 hour to get coolant from dealers.

[rutti]

Thanks for the input so far. So looks like the Penrite stuff isn't officially approved, at least nothing official.

[Guest001]

Thanks for the input so far. So looks like the Penrite stuff isn't officially approved, at least nothing official.

Ok I went to the Penrite site and found this page http://www.datateck.com.au/Lube/PenriteAus/

It says the PINK coolant is Glycol based but it also says its VW approved so make your own mind up but I think I would buy the real stuff next time you are in town

Approvals page

http://www.penriteoil.com.au/tech_pd...Nov%202012.pdf