Stupid Coolant (antifreeze) Question
11-05-2001, 11:31 AM
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Stupid Coolant (antifreeze) Question
As its gotten colder my "coolant" warning light
has been going on on the cooler mornings (<45 F)when I start up my TT. I checked the level of the coolant and noticed that it was a little bit below the minimum. When the engine warms up, I guess the coolant expands and the level rises. Even so, the manual says you are supposed to check it when it is cold, so I bought some of the special Audi coolant today.
Well, I had no idea how much coolant it would hold so I figured I'd just add equal parts of water and coolant. I added the water first (I know, I know I should have pre-mixed them) and after a little more than a cup I almost overflowed the overflow tank. True, the engine wasn't completely cooled down but I thought it would take at least a pint of coolant. Now, I've added all this water and there isn't any room to add the coolant! I don't suppose this is a major problem, but I'd somehow like to correct the ratio. Anyone have ideas?
Also, I'm due for an oil change too, and I've been using Mobil 1. I know I've asked this before, but I've forgotten the answer... What is the best Mobil 1 to use? At least for the winter months in Massachusetts.
Thanks.
Lastly, hello everyone! I've been gone from the forum for a few months. I hope to keep in better touch from now on.
has been going on on the cooler mornings (<45 F)when I start up my TT. I checked the level of the coolant and noticed that it was a little bit below the minimum. When the engine warms up, I guess the coolant expands and the level rises. Even so, the manual says you are supposed to check it when it is cold, so I bought some of the special Audi coolant today.
Well, I had no idea how much coolant it would hold so I figured I'd just add equal parts of water and coolant. I added the water first (I know, I know I should have pre-mixed them) and after a little more than a cup I almost overflowed the overflow tank. True, the engine wasn't completely cooled down but I thought it would take at least a pint of coolant. Now, I've added all this water and there isn't any room to add the coolant! I don't suppose this is a major problem, but I'd somehow like to correct the ratio. Anyone have ideas?
Also, I'm due for an oil change too, and I've been using Mobil 1. I know I've asked this before, but I've forgotten the answer... What is the best Mobil 1 to use? At least for the winter months in Massachusetts.
Thanks.
Lastly, hello everyone! I've been gone from the forum for a few months. I hope to keep in better touch from now on.
11-05-2001, 12:44 PM
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Gio, TTschwing is correct, not a problem on the coolant...
My wife's bug did the same thing while she was traveling on work. Of course, the owners manual says. Stop driving!! Find a dealer!! The world is soon coming to an end!! Seems like most of the German cars, especially VW/Audi are very sensitive in the "warning" category. It's normal for some water to get used up, even in a closed system. A little top off won't hurt at all as regards your mixture.
Re oil: If you want to use Mobil 1, 5w30 is supposed to be the ticket. I'm just a little scared of this new "tri-synthetic" formula.
Read, "cheaper base stocks" formula. I'm using Red Line 5w30, FWIW.
Hope that helps.
Re oil: If you want to use Mobil 1, 5w30 is supposed to be the ticket. I'm just a little scared of this new "tri-synthetic" formula.
Read, "cheaper base stocks" formula. I'm using Red Line 5w30, FWIW.
Hope that helps.
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