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VW Golf GTI Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is generally 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 lower the attentive point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is immensely troublesome. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the main 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 accessible 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 advisors handle your coolant flush.

Every vehicle manufacturer, including Volkswagen has developed its own coolant or requires a definite coolant that is unique to understandable years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish all including blue, green, red, purple yellow, and orange. It is decisive to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Frequent models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Volkswagen Alpharetta offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to help you save today. To shop all of our service specials click here. If you'd like to handle your coolant service yourself, you can still buy coolant or antifreeze from Nalley Volkswagen of Alpharetta directly at a agreeable price.

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

Common symptoms that your Volkswagen Golf GTI needs a coolant flush are:

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

What happens if my VW Golf GTI runs out of coolant?

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

How long does VW Golf GTI coolant last?

How normally you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are many 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 private information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your Volkswagen Golf GTI 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.

What color coolant does Volkswagen Golf GTI use?

It's enormous 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 bold to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When considering for the right coolant for your VW Golf GTI, 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 Golf GTI to Nalley Volkswagen of Alpharetta or give us a call at 7706299081. Schedule service online and use one of our copious coolant flush coupons to save today.

How often should you change coolant in a VW Golf GTI?

Typically, you should have your VW Golf GTI coolant flush completed every 30,000 miles or every two years. There are some instances where your automobile can go without a flush for a longer period of time. When you bring your automobile into Nalley Volkswagen of Alpharetta, we will check your fluid levels and inspect it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make hopeful it's diluted well. It's hard to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make hopeful you catch any issues before they cause efficient damage. When it comes to your Volkswagen Golf GTI engine, it's better safe than touched.

Volkswagen Golf GTI Coolant Flush

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

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

How much coolant does a VW Golf GTI take or need?

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

WARNING - To stop burns, make sure your car engine is agreeable before checking your coolant level.

What kind of coolant does Volkswagen Golf GTI 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 elect for the alike thing. It's vital to reference your VW Golf GTI owner's manual for the peculiar type of coolant mandatory and the peculiar intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Volkswagen Golf GTI direct service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make sure the exceptional coolant is used. Give Nalley Volkswagen of Alpharetta a call today!