intrigue

I have a 2.8 96 A4 (12v) with G11 coolant. Recently the low coolant light came on and my dad added regular Prestone coolant (not heeding the warnings of the manual).

I have read other posts saying how damaging this can be to the engine and the aluminum heads so plan to get it flushed. I don't think the garage I will get it flushed at will have this g11 coolant, so can somebody recommend a good place to get it for the best price? Also, how much do I need to buy for a complete flush?

Thanks.

JAFO

iirc you can change to g12, with a sys flush, as i'm not sure they make g11 anymore

RKA

You can order from ecstuning.com or germanautoparts.com, but you have to pay shipping, and wait for it to show up. Just get some locally, and flush the system ASAP! I would drain the system, fill with water, run the car with the heater on high, drain again, then fill with the proper coolant.

intrigue

how much coolant do i need to buy for 2.8?

CK:1.8T+Rabbitâ„¢

It's probably under the "Autobahn" name and it is green.

RKA

It's always good to keep some on the shelf just in case.

RKA

I thought he was talking about the pink stuff that's in all the newer cars.

benfica09

had just a tiny bit left over from a full flush/fill.

Kris Hansen

though it's not as bad to mix green in g11 as it is in g12.

CK:1.8T+Rabbitâ„¢

G11 is a genuine phosphate free coolant. Whereas your dollar-store Prestone is not.