Get Engine coolant -> Engine coolant specifications Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

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come on briefly for a function check. They go out after a few seconds.

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sages can cause the vehicle to break down in traffic and result

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Engine coolant specifications

¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and

heed the WARNINGS

The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a mixture of

specially conditioned water and at least 40 percent of Volkswagen

engine coolant additive G 13 (TL-VW 774 J). This engine coolant ad-

ditive is pink.

This mixture provides antifreeze protection down to -13 °F (-25 °C). It

also helps to protect the light alloy parts in the engine cooling system

against corrosion. In addition, the mixture helps prevent calcium de-

posits and increases the boiling point of the engine coolant.

To protect the engine, the mixture must always contain at least 40%

coolant additive even in warm weather or climates where antifreeze

protection is not needed.

If more antifreeze protection is needed for climate conditions, the per-

centage of coolant additive can be increased. However, the coolant

additive percentage must never be more than 60%; otherwise, anti-

freeze protection is reduced and the ability of the mixture to cool the

engine is also reduced.

When adding engine coolant, use a mixture of distilled water and at

least 40% coolant additive G 13 or G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G) for

optimum corrosion protection ⇒ꢀ .

Do not mix G 13 with G 12 plus or G 11. Mixing these coolant addi-

tives together significantly reduces corrosion protection ⇒ꢀ and can

lead to engine damage that is not covered by any Volkswagen Lim-

ited Warranty.

WARNING

Too little antifreeze protection in the engine cooling system can

cause engine failure and severe injuries.

Always make sure there is enough of the correct coolant ad-

ditive to provide proper antifreeze protection at the coldest

temperatures that can be expected where the vehicle will be

used.

At extremely cold temperatures, the coolant could freeze,

causing the vehicle to break down. The heater would also not

work, and vehicle occupants could be without protection at

subfreezing temperatures.

NOTICE

Never mix original Volkswagen engine coolant additives with

other additives not approved by Volkswagen. Mixing

Volkswagen coolant additives with coolant additives made by

other manufacturers can seriously damage the engine and the

engine cooling system.

If the fluid in the engine coolant reservoir is any color but pink,

then G 13 was mixed with a different engine coolant. If this is the

case, the engine coolant must be replaced immediately. Other-

wise serious malfunctions or engine damage can occur!

Engine coolant and engine coolant additives can pollute the envi-

ronment. Collect leaking operating fluids and dispose of them proper-

ly in accordance with applicable environmental laws and regulations.

Engine coolant -> Engine coolant specifications for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

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