Tech-Info Coolant

Read all information about coolant in this blog article. Our VAICO experts explain symptoms, reasons for failure and consequential damages and give recommendations.

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Purpose

The main purpose of coolant is to cool the motor. This prevents overheating and keeps the operating temperature constant. Coolant must also fulfill other, much more complex tasks.

Tasks

  • Cool the engine by the cooling system
  • Protect the cooler, water pumps and cooling channels against corrosion
  • Clean and prevent from mineral deposits

Symptoms

  • Engine temperature is too high
  • Too little coolant in the expansion tank
  • Oil film and oil stains in the expansion tank
  • Brown coolant in the expansion tank

Reasons for failure

  • Coolant level is too low/high
  • Wrong coolant
  • C hange interval has been exceeded
  • Cooling system is leaking

Consequential damages

  • Motor damage due to overheating
  • Environmental pollution due to the release of coolant
  • Clogging of the cooling channels
  • Lack of corrosion protection
  • Damage to the cylinder head gasket

Recommended by the experts

  • Have the level of the expansion tank checked regularly
  • Replace the coolant every 2-4 years, in accordance with the manufacturer instructions
  • Use a coolant specified by the manufacturer
  • Coolant concentrations are between -20 °C and -30 °C
  • Do not open the system when engine is warm

Coolant from VAICO

You can find more information at www.vierol-shop.de

  • Long coolant service life:
    Additives and additional supplements prevent depostis and foaming of the coolant
  • Optimal protection of the metal components:
    Corrosion inhibitors form a strong protective layer on the surface
  • Free from environmentally harmful substances:
    based on ethylene glycol and free of potentially harmful substances such as nitrites, amines, phosphates

VAICO coolant highlights

 

Antifreeze

VW TL774J

X-Ref: 325.5 V60-0164
Antifreeze VA-012+

BMW: 81 22 9 407 454/ FORD, JAGUAR MB : 000 989 08 25/ MB 325.20 VW G 011 ABC A1/ TL 774 C MAN 324 NF/ MTU/ OPEL-GM/ Deutz/ MWM

X-Ref: G 012 A8D A1 V60-0019
Antifreeze

Universal

X-Ref: G 011 A8C A1 V60-0020
Antifreeze VA-013 mix -20°C

VW TL774J, G13 ready

X-Ref: 325.5 V60-2005
Antifreeze VA-012 Plus READY VA-012+ mix -20°C

Universal

X-Ref: WSS M97B4 4D V60-0096
Antifreeze VA-011 mix -20°C

Universal

X-Ref: 83 19 2 211 913 V60-2004

 

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Numan Yildirim

Product Manager

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