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#1 · Jun 3, 2016 I was wondering if there was any new info about whether or not you can mix G13 with G12++ coolant. I have a 2003 VW Passat 1.8t and it has fallen below the min line -- I don't know what kind of coolant to put in it. The last thing I could find in the forum was a post from 2012 that said VW stopped selling G12. I don't know what the dealership used to put in it because my overflow tank was replaced by a family friend a few months ago and right now the fluid is pink, supposedly G12. I'm trying to buy on Amazon but don't really trust Amazon garage and am unsure if this is the correct one since it says it's purple: www.amazon.com/Pentosin-Coolant-Ant...cle=2003-74-979-92--1-6-5-5297--1-1-2320--2-0&sr=1-2&ymm=2003:volkswagen:passat Any help would be great! Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions #2 · Jun 3, 2016 According to this: http://www.germanautoparts.com/Chemicals/Coolants it looks like the Pentofrost SF is G12. It even has a red cap. The G13 stuff has a purple cap, Pentofrost E. #3 · Jun 3, 2016 Use G13. It's backwards compatible with all earlier "G" coolants. http://bd8ba3c866c8cbc330ab-7b26c6f...ze_Purple_Pink_Pentosin_Vaico_OAT_HOAT_Hybrid_Silicates_Phosphates_Glycerin.pdf https://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswage...om/Volkswagen-Passat_B5-FWD-V6_30v/Maintenance/Engine/Cooling_System/ES2603000/ #4 · Jun 19, 2016 I purchased a gallon at my local VW dealership of the G13 even though my car says G12, the dealership told me G13 is the standard across the board for VW/Audi cars and will work with the G12 older models. One gallon makes two gallons once you mix it 50/50 with water. It was $24.50 plus tax for the gallon jug. This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread. Insert Quotes Post Reply

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