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What colour should my coolant be?
I have an Audi SQ5. What should the appearance of the coolant look like?
Asked on 21 February 2025 by PETER DAY
Answered by
David Ross
Your coolant should be a pink or purple colour depending on the specific brand of coolant that has been used. Any discolouration could indicate problems within the cooling system, so if this is the case we would advise having the system flushed, refilled and checked.
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