VW Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is commonly a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are usually half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to lessen the chilled point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is highly crucial. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the best ingredient in the long-established term "antifreeze". Keep in mind, you never want to pour antifreeze or water by themselves into your engine system. They need to be combined to create the lawful coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water added, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being added to the engine system. Give the experts at Nalley Volkswagen of Alpharetta a call at 7706299081 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service specialists handle your coolant flush.

Every vehicle manufacturer, including Volkswagen has developed its own coolant or requires a definitive coolant that is uncommon to disparate years and models. There are many colors of coolants to assist distinguish each including purple green, yellow, red, blue, and orange. It is critical to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Many models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

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What happens if my VW runs out of coolant?

Your Volkswagen doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a original percentage assortment or your VW engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant precisely due to a leak or poor fluid levels, your whole engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.

How often should you change coolant in a Volkswagen?

Typically, you should have your Volkswagen coolant flush completed every 30,000 miles or every two years. There are some instances where your vehicle can go without a flush for a longer period of time. When you bring your vehicle into Nalley Volkswagen of Alpharetta, we will check your fluid levels and diagnose it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make convinced it's diluted correctly. It's needed to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make convinced you catch any issues before they cause risky break. When it comes to your VW engine, it's better safe than sorry.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my VW?

Common symptoms that your VW needs a coolant flush are:

• Your heater may prohibit working
• Your temperature gauge will read perfectly above prevailing with the engine on for a few minutes.
• Your check engine light may turn on
• Coolant will frequently leak out when the engine is running. Check the ground when you park.
• Unusual grinding noises can come from the engine
• Sometimes, albeit fantastic, you'll be able to smell an odd burning odor coming from under the hood.
• Sediment or rust will be exceptional in the coolant
• Steam will come from the radiator or hood

VW Coolant Flush

A coolant flush or cooling system service consists of three clear services.

• Adding a cleaner compound to get rid of corrosion, sediment, particles,and rust
• Flushing the total system thoroughly
• Refilling the system with the suitable coolant and carefully measuring the dilution percentage

What color coolant does VW use?

It's efficient to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are usually orange, yellow, red or purple, Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT) coolants are orange and yellow. There's quite a bit of overlap. Then you have Inorganic Acid Technology (IAT) coolants that are usually green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be sure to find out the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your Volkswagen, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your VW to Nalley Volkswagen of Alpharetta or give us a call at 7706299081. Schedule service online and use one of our plentiful coolant flush coupons to save today.

How long does VW coolant last?

How mostly you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are ample types of coolants. Interestingly enough, up until the mid-1990s there was basically only a single type of coolant. It was a green formula coolant that contained corrosion inhibitors that only lasted between 24,000 - 36,000 miles or between two to three years. This type of coolant is not recommended for newer vehicles which come equipped with a longer-lasting coolant.

Newer coolants use an Organic Acid Technology (OAT) and last up to twice as long as older coolant. In some cases these long-life coolants can last over 5 years or 100,000 miles.

For definitive information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your VW maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Nalley Volkswagen of Alpharetta a call at 7706299081 today and ask one of our factory-trained technicians or advisers. You can also book an appointment online and we'll take care of your coolant service for you.

How much coolant does a VW take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly exact level of coolant. To see the exact reward needed you should always check your Volkswagen owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Nalley Volkswagen of Alpharetta and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.

WARNING - To stop burns, make fearless your vehicle engine is friendly before checking your coolant level.

What kind of coolant does VW use?

There are many types and colors of coolant from inorganic to organic to hybrid. To make things even more confusing, the color of the coolant doesn't always prefer the same thing. It's critical to reference your VW owner's manual for the distinct type of coolant essential and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our VW trained service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make convinced the exact coolant is used. Give Nalley Volkswagen of Alpharetta a call today!