Check coolant additive concentration after test drive again.
Checking coolant level and adding coolant if necessary
Check coolant level in expansion tank with engine cold.
Fig. 33: Checking Coolant Level
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Delivery inspection: Coolant level above the "MIN marking" - arrow -.
Inspection service: Coolant level above the "MIN marking" - arrow -.
If coolant is too low, add required amount according to mixture ratio.
Mixture ratio:
-25
-35
1.0
1.5
1.5
-30
-35
0.5
1.0
1.0
-35
-40
0.5
0.5
0.5
NOTE:
Determine cause of fluid loss which cannot be attributed to normal use
and rectify (repair measure).
Freeze protection to
Coolant additive G 12 Plus / TL VW 774 F
Water
-25 ° C
approx. 40%
approx. 60 %
-35 ° C
approx. 50 %
approx. 50 %
-40 ° F
approx. 60 %
approx. 40%
NOTE:
Coolant additive G 12 Plus conforming to TL VW 774 F prevents freeze and
corrosion damage, scaling, and raises the boiling point. For these
reasons, the cooling system must be filled with radiator freeze and
corrosion protection fluid all year round.
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