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Volkswagen Eurovan Camper V6-2.8L (AXK) (2002)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Coolant: Specifications (page 3 of 5)

Make
Volkswagen
Model
Eurovan Camper
Engine
V6-2.8L (AXK)
Year
2002
Section
Fluids › Coolant
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 3 of 5
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Remove drain plug at coolant tube (arrow).

Note: 

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Observe disposal regulations.

Filling 

Notes: 

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Only use coolant additive G12 (according to TL VW 774 D). 

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Characteristic: red color

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DO NOT mix G12 with any other coolant additive!

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If the fluid in expansion tank is brown, G12 has been mixed with other coolant. In this is the case, coolant must be replaced. 

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"G12" and coolant additives marked "In accordance with vw 774 D" prevent frost and corrosion damage, scaling and also raise the boiling point
of the coolant. Therefore, cooling system must be filled year round with frost and corrosion protection additives.

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A higher boiling point improves engine reliability under heavy load particularly in countries with tropical climates.

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Frost protection additives protect against frost to about -25 °C (about -35 °C in arctic climates).

 

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The coolant concentration must not be reduced by adding water even in warmer seasons and in warmer countries. The antifreeze ratio must be at
least 40%.

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If for climatic reasons greater frost protection is required, the amount of G12 can be increased, but only up to 60% (frost protection to about -40 °
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, otherwise frost protection and cooling effectiveness will be reduced.

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The T10007 refractometer is recommended for determining frost protection density.

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If the radiator, heater core, cylinder head or cylinder head gasket is replaced, completely replace the engine coolant.

Recommended mixture ratios:

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