1.6tdise dsg - VW Golf cam belt /antifreeze

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Mon 7 Jan 2019 15:38
1.6tdise dsg - VW Golf cam belt /antifreeze - privateinvestor

Good afternoon

Despite my requesting G13 antifreeze, my recent cambelt/water pump change, the garage filled up with the orange/red antifreeze as to my request for G13 which is purple coloured. Should I be concerned? I assume antifreeze is either OAT or Silicate based so using correct spec is important as it can impact the engine and its seals. This was an AA approved garage.

Any advice, appreciated.

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Mon 7 Jan 2019 15:39
1.6tdise dsg - VW Golf cam belt /antifreeze - privateinvestor

The car is Mk 7 2013

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Mon 7 Jan 2019 18:35
1.6tdise dsg - VW Golf cam belt /antifreeze - elekie&a/c doctor
Very likely to make no difference at all, but if it has G13 stamped on the coolant bottle, you might want to keep it correct. www.wolflubes.com/EN_EU/Blog/2016/What-you-need-to...x
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