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Volkswagen Passat 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 agile point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is exceedingly hard. Interestingly enough, this isn't the initial time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the necessary ingredient in the well-known 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 realistic 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, consisting Volkswagen has developed its own coolant or requires a precise coolant that is extraordinary to explicit years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish every including yellow, green, red, purple blue, and orange. It is crucial 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 assist you save immediately. To shop all of our service specials click here. If you'd like to handle your coolant service yourself, you can still pay cash for coolant or antifreeze from Nalley Volkswagen of Alpharetta directly at a profound price.

How often should you change coolant in a VW Passat?

Typically, you should have your VW Passat 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 investigate it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make courageous it's diluted correctly. It's direct to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make courageous you catch any issues before they cause dangerous damage. When it comes to your VW Passat engine, it's better safe than sorry.

What happens if my Volkswagen Passat runs out of coolant?

Your VW Passat doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a conscious percentage alter or your VW Passat engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant exclusively 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.

What color coolant does VW Passat use?

It's forceful 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 prefer the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When glancing for the right coolant for your VW Passat, 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 Passat 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 at this moment.

How long does VW Passat coolant last?

How typically you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are countless 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 Passat 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 kind of coolant does VW Passat 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 mean the same thing. It's bizarre to reference your VW Passat owner's manual for the specific type of coolant fundamental and the divergent intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our VW Passat trained service technicians for each information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make fearless the strong coolant is used. Give Nalley Volkswagen of Alpharetta a call today!

Volkswagen Passat Coolant Flush

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

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

How much coolant does a VW Passat take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly contrasting level of coolant. To see the distinct amount needed you should always check your VW Passat owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Nalley Volkswagen of Alpharetta and we'll resolution all questions you have on coolant levels.

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

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

Common symptoms that your Volkswagen Passat needs a coolant flush are:

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