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Old 05-11-2006, 07:21 AM
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Default Coolant Low but no warning light?
I'm not getting a coolant low light but I popped the hood and the coolant is below the min. point. Should I top it off?
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Old 05-11-2006, 07:25 AM
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Yes, that would make sense. Make sure to use the appropriate coolant.
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You should, hope its not a leak, I just replace the coolant flange last week, faulty o-ring
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You have to buy Audi coolant don't forget and it sucks because it only comes in a massive container
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Picked up some coolant that is apparently good for all cars... bad idea?
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Default On the 1.8T it says on the coolant reservoir to only fill up with G12 I believe.
Not sure about the S4. Open the hood and look. Use what's required.
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Thanks.. I'll pass the info on... this is actually for my friend who just bought my 1.8T
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Yeah I'm pretty sure you can specifically only use Audi's coolant, not sure why though
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you can use distilled water for topping off.
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Default coolant flange looks like a PITA, did you do it yourself?
there's little to no room back there to reach the thing
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