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dmtm2005

New Member

• Oct 29, 2008

• #1

hi ,
i think its probably about time to put some coolant in my 2000 4ltr p38 , i have had conflicting suggestions as to wether i should use the red or the blue and how many ltrs i should put in.

any advice will be much appreciated.

 

wangie46

Active Member

• Oct 29, 2008

• #2

red is the one to use they should be able to tell you in the shop though lol

 

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gegs88

New Member

• Oct 29, 2008

• #3

just ask in halfrauds for antifreeze that is suitable for alloy engines, you will know its right because it's bastard expensive

 

The Mad Hat Man

Well-Known Member

LZIR Despatch Agent

• Oct 29, 2008

• #4

is it OAT (organic acid technology) on themz?

 

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ian c2

New Member

• Oct 29, 2008

• #5

last time i bought red , it was cheapest to buy volkswagens own , from the vw or audi dealers .

was ages ago though .....

 

Irishrover

Well-Known Member

• Oct 31, 2008

• #6

Bluecol used to be the standard in the old Classics and I have always used it, even in my P38,4.6 without any problems. The V8's are all ally blocks and as long as the 50/50 mix is up to strength and soft or better still de-ionised water is used I can't see any reason why it shouldn't be o.k. The Wife's Vectra is a V6 with an ally engine and I use it in that also.
All the manufacturers reccomend their own brand but as far as I know they do not manufacture their own anti-freeze or motor oil. As long as it meets the spec. there is no reason why any brand should not be used as long as it is from a reputable manufacturer.