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Antifreeze PEAK or Pentosin
I put purple in my 2015.
I'm the kind of person who uses 100% OEM whenever possible, but I wasn't actually able to find OEM G13. Not sure who the OEM even is.
The purple "Peak" brand coolant in your image is the only kind I was able to find. I've got about 10,000 miles on it and it's been just fine so far.
Pros: been just fine
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Mileage: 10000 km
Drain/refill every two years for me, Pentosin coolant only!
Pros: Pentosin coolant only
I personally use Pentosin SF for GM cars,it's not the cheapest,but it is one of the best. Made in Germany. Similar to Dex-cool but pink,no problems.
Pros: one of the best, no problems
Cons: not cheapest
I’ve used that stuff, absolutely no issues.
Pros: no issues
I run it and haven't had any problems, just topped it off and kept rolling.
Pros: no problems
CRP the USA distributor for Pentosin; discusses, service intervals with the various long life VW coolants (g12, 13, etc): in their line Pentofrost SF, E, etc @ 14:00: Pentosin - Antifreeze Looks like Pentofrost E; the latest G13 equivalent is recommended for your car with crp's application guide; mixed @ 50/50 with deionized water
Pros: long life VW coolants
I personally just use pentosin. They're only about $13 for 1.5 liters ( here ) and makes 3 liters. I keep a few bottles and some distilled water in my garage just in case.
Pros: good price
Gear Hell no! Don't use that generic auto parts store crap. Pentosin, VW/AUDI only. Unless you don't like your car!
Cons: generic auto parts store crap
The Peak coolant that is the correct color for your year, i.e. pink for the MkIV, is fine. I have been using it for several years with no problems.
Pros: no problems for years
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
You will probably be fine running the Peak stuff if you have to, but I seem to recall a few years ago I was able to purchase Pentosin/Pentofrost from Advance Auto Parts. That was a brand that I saw often on VW parts sites and it meets the standards for using it in the MKIV VW cooling systems, so I went with that.
Pros: meets VW standards
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Jetta
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