bill

Gio

I'm sure you got the right stuff if you got it at an Audi shop, so you don't
have to worry about the gelling.

Enjoy
Bill


"Jesper Giovanni" <gio@AnTiSpAm.ig.dk> wrote in message
news:2qlcjiF10i9bjU1@uni-berlin.de...
> "bill" <jm1113@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:mYd1d.183671$mD.109996@attbi_s02...
>> I would strongly discourage this from being done if you have a newer
>> vehicle with the extended life coolant. a) Antifreeze does not last
>> forever. My guess is that you live in a warmer climate where you don't
>> need the lower freeze point (when I lived in Miami I could use straight
>> water and didn't have any problems). 2) Extended life coolant has a
>> very different chemical make up as regular antifreeze. I don't know this
>> part for a fact for Audi/VW extended life, but with GM, Ford and
>> Chrylser, if you mix regular with extended you end up with this pretty
>> little gel. You can do a complete flush of the original antifreeze to
>> regular, just make sure it is a complete flush. Don't just drain the
>> radiator and refil it. Also to the original poster, check your owner's
>> manual. "Lifetime" is a subjective term, if it lasted til it died, it
>> lasted its lifetime. I'm basing this statement on US extended life
>> coolant, but you should probably have your coolant system flushed at
>> 150,000 miles (I'm not sure what country you're in, Denmark maybe?
>> regardless, you probably use metric since I'm pretty sure the US is the
>> only place that doesn't use it, and I have no idea how many km that is)
>> or 5 years.
>
> I bought 1½ litre of the original coolant, which mixes with water. I
> bought at my local Audi-shop, and there were nothing to choose between -
> so i hope i got the right stuff, ´cause i allready poured it in ;o)
> Its kinda pink, this fluid - and help protect against frost down to
> extremely low temperatures, and at the same time lube the coolant-system
> and so.
>
> I´ll check my car later today, to see if its gone all gel´ly on me ;o)
>
> Thanks for the reply´s, guy´s!
>
>
> --
> Gio
> A Dane in Sweden.
>

Jesper Giovanni

"bill" <jm1113@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:%Ip1d.431132$%_6.109667@attbi_s01...
> Gio
>
> I'm sure you got the right stuff if you got it at an Audi shop, so you
> don't have to worry about the gelling.

I checked...and no problems. )


--
Gio

Jesper Giovanni

"bill" <jm1113@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:%Ip1d.431132$%_6.109667@attbi_s01...
> Gio
>
> I'm sure you got the right stuff if you got it at an Audi shop, so you
> don't have to worry about the gelling.

I checked...and no problems. )


--
Gio

KWS

In the states, you can get the stuff from your friendly Audi or Volkswagen
parts counter. I went to the usual suspects (Kragen, Pep Boys, etc. as well
as "real" NAPA places) and, when I asked, they looked at me as if I had
grown another head.

For what it's worth: I had a coolant leak at the oil cooler that is part of
the filter assembly on my '00 A4 1.8T. I changed out both hoses and used a
Dremel tool with a tiny wire brush to grind away the pink crud that
accumulated on the cooler fittings before attaching the new hoses.

Ken

"dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwdoc1@ameritech.net> wrote in message
news:CF70d.1230$0d.376@newssvr16.news.prodigy.com. ..
> AFAIK
> Yes use distilled water until you get some g12 coolant and examine for
> coolant leaks.
> Some good foreign parts stores might carry the proper coolant, but I would
> say they are rare to find locally.
> Pentosin Pink G12 Lifetime Coolant at http://germanautoparts.com/ under
the
> chemicals link will work for you.
> I think the dealer gets about $20 for a gallon (3.79 liters) and you can
get
> a $7.88 1.5 liter bottle plus shipping from http://germanautoparts.com/.
> You do the math!
>
> later,
> dave
>
> "Jesper Giovanni" <gio@AnTiSpAm.ig.dk> wrote in message
> news:2qc77jFtduhbU1@uni-berlin.de...
> > Ok...this "pink stuff" is only available at an authorized VAG-dealer,
> > right?
> > To my utter amazement, i had a beep from the coolant-level-lamp today -
> > and when i inspected the tank, it was nearly empty. (after leaving the
car
> > to cool off for 8 hours)
> >
> > If i was in the middle of nowhere, and didnt have access to "the pink
> > coolant" - then what could i do? Use water? Or can i ONLY use "the pink
> > stuff"?
> >
> > The car is an A4 1.8T 05.97.
> >
> > T.i.a.
> >
> > --
> > Gio
> >
>
>

KWS

In the states, you can get the stuff from your friendly Audi or Volkswagen
parts counter. I went to the usual suspects (Kragen, Pep Boys, etc. as well
as "real" NAPA places) and, when I asked, they looked at me as if I had
grown another head.

For what it's worth: I had a coolant leak at the oil cooler that is part of
the filter assembly on my '00 A4 1.8T. I changed out both hoses and used a
Dremel tool with a tiny wire brush to grind away the pink crud that
accumulated on the cooler fittings before attaching the new hoses.

Ken

"dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwdoc1@ameritech.net> wrote in message
news:CF70d.1230$0d.376@newssvr16.news.prodigy.com. ..
> AFAIK
> Yes use distilled water until you get some g12 coolant and examine for
> coolant leaks.
> Some good foreign parts stores might carry the proper coolant, but I would
> say they are rare to find locally.
> Pentosin Pink G12 Lifetime Coolant at http://germanautoparts.com/ under
the
> chemicals link will work for you.
> I think the dealer gets about $20 for a gallon (3.79 liters) and you can
get
> a $7.88 1.5 liter bottle plus shipping from http://germanautoparts.com/.
> You do the math!
>
> later,
> dave
>
> "Jesper Giovanni" <gio@AnTiSpAm.ig.dk> wrote in message
> news:2qc77jFtduhbU1@uni-berlin.de...
> > Ok...this "pink stuff" is only available at an authorized VAG-dealer,
> > right?
> > To my utter amazement, i had a beep from the coolant-level-lamp today -
> > and when i inspected the tank, it was nearly empty. (after leaving the
car
> > to cool off for 8 hours)
> >
> > If i was in the middle of nowhere, and didnt have access to "the pink
> > coolant" - then what could i do? Use water? Or can i ONLY use "the pink
> > stuff"?
> >
> > The car is an A4 1.8T 05.97.
> >
> > T.i.a.
> >
> > --
> > Gio
> >
>
>

Jesper Giovanni

"KWS" <noaccount@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:wYi2d.55434$MQ5.18437@attbi_s52...
> In the states, you can get the stuff from your friendly Audi or Volkswagen
> parts counter. I went to the usual suspects (Kragen, Pep Boys, etc. as
> well
> as "real" NAPA places) and, when I asked, they looked at me as if I had
> grown another head.
>
> For what it's worth: I had a coolant leak at the oil cooler that is part
> of
> the filter assembly on my '00 A4 1.8T. I changed out both hoses and used a
> Dremel tool with a tiny wire brush to grind away the pink crud that
> accumulated on the cooler fittings before attaching the new hoses.

The "extra-head"-look was also what i got when i asked around for the pink
wonder-stuff. The only place i could get it, where at my authorized
VAG-pusher.

About the hoses...i´m still in the process of seeing if i can find any leaks
somewhere. After all - the stuff cant just disappear! ;o)

I´ll keep you posted, if i stumble over anything apart from the ordinary.

--
Gio

Jesper Giovanni

"KWS" <noaccount@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:wYi2d.55434$MQ5.18437@attbi_s52...
> In the states, you can get the stuff from your friendly Audi or Volkswagen
> parts counter. I went to the usual suspects (Kragen, Pep Boys, etc. as
> well
> as "real" NAPA places) and, when I asked, they looked at me as if I had
> grown another head.
>
> For what it's worth: I had a coolant leak at the oil cooler that is part
> of
> the filter assembly on my '00 A4 1.8T. I changed out both hoses and used a
> Dremel tool with a tiny wire brush to grind away the pink crud that
> accumulated on the cooler fittings before attaching the new hoses.

The "extra-head"-look was also what i got when i asked around for the pink
wonder-stuff. The only place i could get it, where at my authorized
VAG-pusher.

About the hoses...i´m still in the process of seeing if i can find any leaks
somewhere. After all - the stuff cant just disappear! ;o)

I´ll keep you posted, if i stumble over anything apart from the ordinary.

--
Gio

David

Hmmm, just checked my oil cooler and guess what? Pink crud. Sounds like
time for some new hoses.
"KWS" <noaccount@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:wYi2d.55434$MQ5.18437@attbi_s52...
> In the states, you can get the stuff from your friendly Audi or Volkswagen
> parts counter. I went to the usual suspects (Kragen, Pep Boys, etc. as
> well
> as "real" NAPA places) and, when I asked, they looked at me as if I had
> grown another head.
>
> For what it's worth: I had a coolant leak at the oil cooler that is part
> of
> the filter assembly on my '00 A4 1.8T. I changed out both hoses and used a
> Dremel tool with a tiny wire brush to grind away the pink crud that
> accumulated on the cooler fittings before attaching the new hoses.
>
> Ken
>
> "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwdoc1@ameritech.net> wrote in message
> news:CF70d.1230$0d.376@newssvr16.news.prodigy.com. ..
>> AFAIK
>> Yes use distilled water until you get some g12 coolant and examine for
>> coolant leaks.
>> Some good foreign parts stores might carry the proper coolant, but I
>> would
>> say they are rare to find locally.
>> Pentosin Pink G12 Lifetime Coolant at http://germanautoparts.com/ under
> the
>> chemicals link will work for you.
>> I think the dealer gets about $20 for a gallon (3.79 liters) and you can
> get
>> a $7.88 1.5 liter bottle plus shipping from http://germanautoparts.com/.
>> You do the math!
>>
>> later,
>> dave
>>
>> "Jesper Giovanni" <gio@AnTiSpAm.ig.dk> wrote in message
>> news:2qc77jFtduhbU1@uni-berlin.de...
>> > Ok...this "pink stuff" is only available at an authorized VAG-dealer,
>> > right?
>> > To my utter amazement, i had a beep from the coolant-level-lamp today -
>> > and when i inspected the tank, it was nearly empty. (after leaving the
> car
>> > to cool off for 8 hours)
>> >
>> > If i was in the middle of nowhere, and didnt have access to "the pink
>> > coolant" - then what could i do? Use water? Or can i ONLY use "the pink
>> > stuff"?
>> >
>> > The car is an A4 1.8T 05.97.
>> >
>> > T.i.a.
>> >
>> > --
>> > Gio
>> >
>>
>>
>
>

David

Hmmm, just checked my oil cooler and guess what? Pink crud. Sounds like
time for some new hoses.
"KWS" <noaccount@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:wYi2d.55434$MQ5.18437@attbi_s52...
> In the states, you can get the stuff from your friendly Audi or Volkswagen
> parts counter. I went to the usual suspects (Kragen, Pep Boys, etc. as
> well
> as "real" NAPA places) and, when I asked, they looked at me as if I had
> grown another head.
>
> For what it's worth: I had a coolant leak at the oil cooler that is part
> of
> the filter assembly on my '00 A4 1.8T. I changed out both hoses and used a
> Dremel tool with a tiny wire brush to grind away the pink crud that
> accumulated on the cooler fittings before attaching the new hoses.
>
> Ken
>
> "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwdoc1@ameritech.net> wrote in message
> news:CF70d.1230$0d.376@newssvr16.news.prodigy.com. ..
>> AFAIK
>> Yes use distilled water until you get some g12 coolant and examine for
>> coolant leaks.
>> Some good foreign parts stores might carry the proper coolant, but I
>> would
>> say they are rare to find locally.
>> Pentosin Pink G12 Lifetime Coolant at http://germanautoparts.com/ under
> the
>> chemicals link will work for you.
>> I think the dealer gets about $20 for a gallon (3.79 liters) and you can
> get
>> a $7.88 1.5 liter bottle plus shipping from http://germanautoparts.com/.
>> You do the math!
>>
>> later,
>> dave
>>
>> "Jesper Giovanni" <gio@AnTiSpAm.ig.dk> wrote in message
>> news:2qc77jFtduhbU1@uni-berlin.de...
>> > Ok...this "pink stuff" is only available at an authorized VAG-dealer,
>> > right?
>> > To my utter amazement, i had a beep from the coolant-level-lamp today -
>> > and when i inspected the tank, it was nearly empty. (after leaving the
> car
>> > to cool off for 8 hours)
>> >
>> > If i was in the middle of nowhere, and didnt have access to "the pink
>> > coolant" - then what could i do? Use water? Or can i ONLY use "the pink
>> > stuff"?
>> >
>> > The car is an A4 1.8T 05.97.
>> >
>> > T.i.a.
>> >
>> > --
>> > Gio
>> >
>>
>>
>
>

KWS

I don't know why, but this seems to be poor design. I also suspect that,
once the first leak occurs, the interface between the hose and fittings on
the oil filter cooler become progressively bad.

Two bits of advice:

1. It appears that the stuff accumulates on the fitting. If you simply
replace the hose, it will likely not seal correctly. That's why I used the
Dremel wire brush and ground down the solidified pink crud that was on the
fitting. I would not use anything much more aggressive, as it may gouge the
fittings and yield leaks.
2. At first I thought I had only one leaky hose, so I bought the
replacement from my Audi dealer. Hold on to your chair: it was USD22!. When
I got things apart and decided to replace the other hose as well, it was
Saturday and, of course, every Audi parts place on the planet was closed. I
went to my friendly "real" parts place (not one of the chains), passed the
other hose to the guy behind the counter and asked if he could find
something similar. After about five minutes of hunting around, he came back
with three choices. I picked the most promising one, paid him the USD9 and
left. With a cut in the right place, it worked fine. I used a little "Aqua
Lube" on the ends to get them to slide on and seal. Always use the stuff;
one tube lasts a lifetime.

Ken



"David" <cutlerd@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:9_SdnUecu408KdfcRVn-vw@comcast.com...
> Hmmm, just checked my oil cooler and guess what? Pink crud. Sounds like
> time for some new hoses.
> "KWS" <noaccount@nospam.com> wrote in message
> news:wYi2d.55434$MQ5.18437@attbi_s52...
> > In the states, you can get the stuff from your friendly Audi or
Volkswagen
> > parts counter. I went to the usual suspects (Kragen, Pep Boys, etc. as
> > well
> > as "real" NAPA places) and, when I asked, they looked at me as if I had
> > grown another head.
> >
> > For what it's worth: I had a coolant leak at the oil cooler that is
part
> > of
> > the filter assembly on my '00 A4 1.8T. I changed out both hoses and used
a
> > Dremel tool with a tiny wire brush to grind away the pink crud that
> > accumulated on the cooler fittings before attaching the new hoses.
> >
> > Ken
> >
> > "dave AKA vwdoc1" <vwdoc1@ameritech.net> wrote in message
> > news:CF70d.1230$0d.376@newssvr16.news.prodigy.com. ..
> >> AFAIK
> >> Yes use distilled water until you get some g12 coolant and examine for
> >> coolant leaks.
> >> Some good foreign parts stores might carry the proper coolant, but I
> >> would
> >> say they are rare to find locally.
> >> Pentosin Pink G12 Lifetime Coolant at http://germanautoparts.com/ under
> > the
> >> chemicals link will work for you.
> >> I think the dealer gets about $20 for a gallon (3.79 liters) and you
can
> > get
> >> a $7.88 1.5 liter bottle plus shipping from
http://germanautoparts.com/.
> >> You do the math!
> >>
> >> later,
> >> dave
> >>
> >> "Jesper Giovanni" <gio@AnTiSpAm.ig.dk> wrote in message
> >> news:2qc77jFtduhbU1@uni-berlin.de...
> >> > Ok...this "pink stuff" is only available at an authorized VAG-dealer,
> >> > right?
> >> > To my utter amazement, i had a beep from the coolant-level-lamp
today -
> >> > and when i inspected the tank, it was nearly empty. (after leaving
the
> > car
> >> > to cool off for 8 hours)
> >> >
> >> > If i was in the middle of nowhere, and didnt have access to "the pink
> >> > coolant" - then what could i do? Use water? Or can i ONLY use "the
pink
> >> > stuff"?
> >> >
> >> > The car is an A4 1.8T 05.97.
> >> >
> >> > T.i.a.
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > Gio
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>