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VW Jetta GLI Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is typically 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 freezing point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is highly scrupulous. Interestingly enough, this isn't the authentic time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the prime 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 suitable coolant.

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

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

Volkswagen Alpharetta offers a mixture 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 purchase coolant or antifreeze from Nalley Volkswagen of Alpharetta directly at a important price.

How much coolant does a VW Jetta GLI take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly different level of coolant. To see the definitive amount meaningful you should always check your VW Jetta GLI owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Nalley Volkswagen of Alpharetta and we'll solution any questions you have on coolant levels.

WARNING - To avoid burns, make convinced your car engine is cheerful before checking your coolant level.

What color coolant does Volkswagen Jetta GLI use?

It's splendid to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are ordinarily 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 ordinarily green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be satisfied to find out the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your VW Jetta GLI, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your Volkswagen Jetta GLI to Nalley Volkswagen of Alpharetta or give us a call at 7706299081. Schedule service online and use one of our many coolant flush coupons to save today.

Volkswagen Jetta GLI Coolant Flush

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

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

What happens if my Volkswagen Jetta GLI runs out of coolant?

Your VW Jetta GLI doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a cognizant percentage assortment or your VW Jetta GLI engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant entirely due to a leak or meager fluid levels, your entire 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 Jetta GLI?

Typically, you should have your Volkswagen Jetta GLI 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 analyze it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make fearless it's diluted perfectly. It's big to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make fearless you catch any issues before they cause miraculous damage. When it comes to your VW Jetta GLI engine, it's better safe than liable.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my Volkswagen Jetta GLI?

Common symptoms that your VW Jetta GLI needs a coolant flush are:

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

What kind of coolant does VW Jetta GLI use?

There are several 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 mean the same thing. It's giant to reference your Volkswagen Jetta GLI owner's manual for the definitive type of coolant decisive and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our VW Jetta GLI trained service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make satisfied the appropriate coolant is used. Give Nalley Volkswagen of Alpharetta a call today!

How long does Volkswagen Jetta GLI coolant last?

How consistently 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 explicit information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your VW Jetta GLI 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.