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What type of coolant is G12?

By Robert Bradley |

What type of coolant is G12?

G12 coolant is red or pink and is made up of carboxylate and ethylene glycol. It is used in high-performance engines with operating temperatures of 90-110 degrees. G12 coolant has a service life of 4-5 years.

What color is G12 antifreeze?

Index number as standard

VWBASFColour
G12red/pink
G12+G30red/violet
G12++G40red/violet
G13purple

What is the difference between G12 and G12+?

G12 is pink. It cannot be mixed with any other coolant (except G12+ which is purple). It is supposed to be able to last 5 years before being changed (more frequent changes are suggested by vortexers, like every 2 years), and it has sealant and anti-coerosive additives. G12+ is purple.

What is G12 Evo coolant?

G12E050A2 The ŠKODA G12 EVO is all-season coolant, designed to protect the cooling system of your car from the freezing temperatures and from rust. It provides great heat transferring characteristics and suits the needs of the ŠKODA cars perfectly.

Is G12 coolant the same as Dexcool?

NO, While they are both are OAT { Organic acid technology } antifreeze/coolants Dexcool requires the use of 2EHA and G12 basically forbids it use.

Can you mix G12 and G12+?

skodakid said: Yes. G12+ is the latest formula. It is designed to mix safely with both G12 and G11.

Can you mix G12+ with G12 ++?

G12++ can be mixed with G11,G12,g12+.

Can I mix G12 and G12?

Yes. G12+ is the latest formula. It is designed to mix safely with both G12 and G11. G12++ is out now, no idea what the difference is.

Is G12 Evo compatible with G13?

SEAT Coolant G12 evo replaces G12 plus AND G13. This can be mixed in with existing G12/G13 in your vehicle.

Can you mix G12 Evo with G13?

Active Member. Cars delivered with G12 to G13 can use G13, G12 Evo just has a phosphate additive (or more of it than G13). Use the one the car came with or newer, they can be mixed. G12 Evo was originally intended for Audi E-Tron models, but is fine in all VAG products using G13.

Can you mix G12 and Dexcool?

Can Dexcool and g12 be mixed or do you need to drain the g12 before filling with dexcool? It’s not recommend that any coolant be mixed. Anytime coolant is changed the vehicle cooling system should be completely flushed before exchanging fluids.

Is Prestone antifreeze G12?

The new prestone you can buy at autozone is 100% compatible with G11 or G12.