Coolant flush... shall I do it at dealership or it's pretty simple to be done at any shop?
12-03-2007, 03:42 PM
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Coolant flush... shall I do it at dealership or it's pretty simple to be done at any shop?
My coolant level has been below min, and the color is a bit off so I wanna do a flush.
The coolant costs $30, but they want $125 to do the job at dealership. They said they'd also check for leaks and do a pressure test.
Is it worth taking it to them, or should I just get the coolant and ask my local shop to do it (saving me $40 or so)...
The coolant costs $30, but they want $125 to do the job at dealership. They said they'd also check for leaks and do a pressure test.
Is it worth taking it to them, or should I just get the coolant and ask my local shop to do it (saving me $40 or so)...
12-03-2007, 03:52 PM
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DIY :) It's easy, unplug passenger-side lower radiator hose, let coolant drain in pan, pour
distilled water into coolant tank and let it drain out of radiator hose which helps clean out the system some, reattach radiator hose (make sure the hose clip is on there tight or you'll be driving like me and all of a sudden you'll be dumping coolant everywhere), start pouring in a 50/50 mixture of G12 and distilled water, open bleeder valve (by driver side diverter valve), close it once coolant starts coming out, continue filling until it reaches the coolant tank, run motor with heat running and you'll see the coolant level drop as air pockets leave the system and thermostat opens, refill until coolant level is where it should be, drive and check the level after everytime you drive for a few times to make sure no more air pockets were in the system and coolant levels stayed where they should. If you want your shop to do it, just make sure they use G12 coolant available at a VW or Audi dealer 
12-03-2007, 05:12 PM
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look for a leak first of all !! check the afterrun pump under the intake mani
turbo line , radiator ..
if they are all clean send an oil sample for analysis to Black Stone labs(with 3k mi on it at least)..
125 $ ?!?1 LOL ..undo the lower coolant hose - pass side (pull C clip up and wiggle the hose connection out - push hit it with a screw driver and a small hammer from the front)
if they are all clean send an oil sample for analysis to Black Stone labs(with 3k mi on it at least)..
125 $ ?!?1 LOL ..undo the lower coolant hose - pass side (pull C clip up and wiggle the hose connection out - push hit it with a screw driver and a small hammer from the front)
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12-04-2007, 06:05 AM
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if you think you're losing coolant and can't find the source, it can't hurt
I would definitely do a blackstone analysis. These cars are starting to get a bad reputation for eating coolant in the oil. That will destroy your engine VERY quickly - ie don't ignore this advice.
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