FOX 2004 ➤
3 - Cyl. injection engine - Edition 12.2009
– Open the drainage device on the radiator cooling system
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Note
Observe the waste disposal standards!
Checking
Note
♦ Only G 12 may be used as coolant additive, as per “TL VW
774 F” standard Identification feature: lilac colour
♦ Lilac G12, according to “TL VW 774 F” standard, may be mixed
with the previous red G 12 coolant additive!
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♦ G 12 and coolant additives with the “TL VW 774 F” indication
prevent damages caused by freezing and corrosion, as well
as calcareous build-ups and also increase boiling tempera‐
ture. Because of that, the cooling system must be contain
coolant with additive all year round.
♦ Especially in tropical countries, the coolant contributes to the
safe engine operation, when heavily stressed, by elevating
boiling temperature.
♦ Antifreeze protection must be ensured up to around -25°C (in
arctic climate countries, up to -35°C).
♦ Coolant concentration may not be reduced, by adding water,
not even in hot seasons or warm countries. Coolant additive
percentage must be at least 40%.
♦ If, due to climate reasons, further antifreeze protection is re‐
quired, G 12 percentage may be increased, but only up to 60%
(antifreeze protection of around -40°C), otherwise, this pro‐
tection is reduced again and hinders cooling efficiency.
♦ If radiator, heat exchanger, engine cylinder head or engine
cylinder head gasket have been replaced, do not apply the
used coolant again.
Recommended mixture proportion:
Antifreeze Antifreeze G 12 (l)
G 12 Water (l) Water
5)
5)
up to
percent‐
age
(gal)5)
(gal)5)
-13 °F
-31 °F
40 %
50 %
2,25 l 0,59 gal 3,35 l 0,88 gal
2,8 l 0,74 gal 2,8 l 0,74 gal
5) The coolant volume may vary according to the equipment on each vehicle.
– Close the drainage device for the cooling system -arrow-.
– Install engine compartment lower noise insulation.
1. Cooling system components - remove and install
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