Volkswagen Coolant

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Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is frequently a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are usually half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to lower the freezing point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is remarkably vital. This probably isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the prime ingredient in the popular term "antifreeze". Keep in mind, you never want to pour antifreeze or water by themselves into your engine system. They need to be mixed to create the proper coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water added, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being added to the engine system. Give the experts at Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Lakewood a call at 7208071645 or schedule service online and let one of our mechanics and service consultants handle your coolant flush.

Every vehicle manufacturer, including Volkswagen has developed its own coolant or requires a specific coolant that is unique to individual years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish each including red, purple green, yellow, blue, and orange. It is essential to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Many models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

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How much coolant does a Volkswagen take or need?

Every make and model requires a distinct level of coolant. To see the precise amount necessary you should repeatedly check your Volkswagen owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your car to Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Lakewood and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.

WARNING - To avoid burns, make sure your vehicle engine is cool before checking your coolant level.

What color coolant does Volkswagen use?

It's critical to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are usually orange, yellow, red or purple, Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT) coolants are orange and yellow. So evidently, there's quite a bit of overlap. Then you have Inorganic Acid Technology (IAT) coolants that are usually green, yet, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, constantly be sure to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're utilizing. When looking for the correct coolant for your Volkswagen, you need to constantly check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are utilizing the right coolant is to send your Volkswagen to Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Lakewood or give us a call at 7208071645. Schedule service online and use one of our many coolant flush coupons to save today.

How long does Volkswagen coolant last?

How usually you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are many types of coolants. Up until the mid-1990s there was essentially only a single type of coolant. It was a green formula coolant that contained corrosion inhibitors that only lasted between 24,000 - 36,000 miles or between two to three years. This type of coolant is not suggested for newer vehicles which come equipped with a longer-lasting coolant.

Newer coolants use an Organic Acid Technology (OAT) and last up to twice as long as older coolant. In some cases these long-life coolants can last over 5 years or 100,000 miles.

For specific details on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your Volkswagen maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Lakewood a call at 7208071645 today and ask one of our OEM-trained technicians or advisers. You can also book an appointment online and we'll take care of your coolant service for you.

How often should you change coolant in a Volkswagen?

Normally, you should have your Volkswagen coolant flush completed each 30,000 miles or each two years. There are certain instances where your car can go without a flush for a longer period of time. When you bring your car into Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Lakewood, we will check your fluid levels and inspect it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make sure it's diluted correctly. It's important to have this checked each 15,000 miles to make sure you catch any issues before they cause dramatic damage. When it comes to your Volkswagen engine, it's better secure than sorry.

What kind of coolant does Volkswagen use?

There are many types and colors of coolant from inorganic to organic to hybrid. To make things even more confounding, the color of the coolant doesn't repeatedly mean the same thing. It's crucial to reference your Volkswagen owner's manual for the specific type of coolant needed and the specific intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service concluded. Or you can call one of our Volkswagen factory certified service technicians for any advice you need. We can still schedule you an appointment to make sure the correct coolant is used. Give Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Lakewood a call today!