What Antifreeze is compatible with G12?

The G13 has the same exceptional cooling and antifreeze performance as G12++, but it is manufactured using glycerin. Glycerin is much less harmful to the environment than glycol. The G13 is also excellent for cooling and protection against corrosion and chalk deposits.

What color is G12 antifreeze?

Index number as standard

Is G13 coolant compatible with G12?

G13 is perfectly compatible with G12 systems Check out the chart below and our PDF for more information on coolant.

Whats the difference between G12 and G12+?

G12 is pink. It cannot be mixed with any other coolant (except G12+ which is purple). It is supposed to be able to last 5 years before being changed (more frequent changes are suggested by vortexers, like every 2 years), and it has sealant and anti-coerosive additives. G12+ is purple.

Can you use G40 coolant instead of G12?

Glysantin G40 (concentrate), Zerex/Valvoline G40 (premixed 50:50), Pentosin Pentofrost E (concentrate) are pinkish/purplish and are suitable replacements for G12 PluPlus and G13 and are also compatible with Glysantin G30.

Can I use water instead of G12 coolant?

The ethylene glycol (antifreeze) is just there to prevent your coolant from freezing in the block when it’s really cold out. Thus, you should go drain the necessary amount of G12 and refill with distilled water to achieve the proper mix.

Is G12 coolant the same as Dexcool?

G12 is dyed reddish pink, and has organic acid technology (OAT) chemistry. GM Dex-Cool, likewise, has OAT chemistry and is equivalent to vw G12. GM Dex-Cool is roughly $10/gallon or $10 for 4quarts and is available at any auto parts store as the Prestone, Peak, or Zerex brand names.

Can I mix G12 and G12+?

G12++ can be mixed with G11,G12,g12+.

Can G12 and G12+ be mixed?

Yes. G12+ is the latest formula. It is designed to mix safely with both G12 and G11.

Can I add G12+ to G12?

Is G12 Evo the same as G13?

Genuine VW SEAT Audi Skoda G12 Evo (Replaces G13) Ready-Mix Coolant 5 Litres.

Do I have to use G12 coolant?

Re: Do we HAVE to use G12 coolant? ( The only thing you can’t do is mix the G12 with any other kind of coolant. If you flush every last bit of the g12 out of your cooling system, you can use any kind of coolant you want. If you mix it, you end up with a nasty brown sludge in the system.