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Volkswagen Passat Wagon V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2000)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Coolant: Specifications (page 4 of 4)

Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat Wagon
Engine
V6-2.8L (ATQ)
Year
2000
Section
Fluids › Coolant
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 4 of 4
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1) The quantity of coolant can vary depending upon the vehicle equipment.

Work sequence 

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Replace coolant drain plug O-ring and screw coolant drain plug into engine again.
Tightening torque: 20 Nm 

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Install lower coolant hose and secure.

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Screw adapter VAG 1274/8 with adapter VAG1274/10 onto expansion tank.

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Loosen both bleeder screws on coolant hoses.

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Loosen coolant hose on heat exchanger and pull back hose sufficiently so that bleeder hole -arrow- is no longer sealed by connection.

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Top up coolant until it flows out of bleeder hole in coolant hose and bleeder screws on coolant hoses.

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Push coolant hose on connection and tighten.

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Screw bleeder screws tight on coolant hoses.
Tightening torque: 20 Nm 

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Fit expansion tank cap.

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Switch off heater and air conditioner.

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Start engine and maintain an engine speed of about 2000 rpm for approximately 3 minutes. 

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Allow engine to run at idling speed until lower hose on radiator becomes hot.

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Check coolant level and top-up if necessary. When engine is at normal operating temperature, coolant level must be on max. mark and between
min. and max. marks when engine is cold.
 

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