What is Audi G12 coolant?
What is Audi G12 coolant?
G12+ Audi Coolant / Antifreeze RAVENOL OTC Organic Technology Coolant is a silicate-free OAT coolant and environmentally friendly silicate, borate, nitrite and phosphate-free and is superior to other glycol-based engine coolants.
What coolant does Audi recommend?
Use ONLY Audi VW G13, G12++, G12+, or G11 approved Audi coolant antifreeze specifications. Do NOT use regular store-bought coolant, which typically doesn’t correspond with the specifications of an Audi cooling system. Most Audi coolant antifreeze comes in a concentrated form.
Is all G12 coolant the same?
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. There are 3 different G12 coolants: G12, G12+ (Red), and G12++ (Purple).
Can I mix G12 and G13 coolant?
G12++ mixes well with G13, also with G11, G12 and G12+ but there is a loss of corrosion protection. G13 mixes well with G12++, also with G11, G12 and G12+ but there is a loss of corrosion protection.
Does Audi use special coolant?
Your BMW, Porsche, Mercedes Benz, Audi or Volkswagen uses an HOAT coolant. HOAT coolants are derived from OAT coolants with the addition of silicate to protect aluminum surfaces.
Is G12 and G13 coolant the same?
The G13 has the same exceptional cooling and antifreeze performance as G12++, but it is manufactured using glycerin. Glycerin is much less harmful to the environment than glycol. The G13 is also excellent for cooling and protection against corrosion and chalk deposits.
What color is Audi antifreeze?
What color coolant does Audi A4 use? It’s extraordinary to understand that color doesn’t matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are frequently orange, yellow, red or purple, Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT) coolants are orange and yellow.
Can I use G12+ instead of G13?
Summary: The G13 has the same exceptional cooling and antifreeze performance as G12++, but it is manufactured using glycerin. Glycerin is much less harmful to the environment than glycol.
What antifreeze is compatible with G12?
Compatible with all cooling systems from 1980-percent. Compatible with all G11, G12+, G12++ coolants. OEM Approved Audi VW TL 744-J G13 coolant antifreeze type.
What Colour is G13 coolant?
purple/violet colour
Bearing similar exceptional cooling and antifreeze performances as G12++, the G13 boasts a vivid purple/violet colour. The major difference in its manufacture is the preference of glycerin over glycol. The production of glycerin is far friendlier to the environment than of glycol.
