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Antifreeze Pentosin or OEM Mazda
It is best to use the genuine BMW coolant, but in an emergency Pentosin NF antifreeze is apparently compatible with the OE coolant in your BMW.
Pros: compatible with OE coolant
Vehicle:
BMW Z4
Ditto. I only use G11, made by Pentosin.
I believe Pentosin Pentofrost A3 is equivalent and it's also $19 from Advance Auto. I have both at home because the Pentosin is equivalent to Subaru coolant as well.
Vehicle:
Mazda
I'm almost positive that VW uses Pentosin at the factory- I think the G12/G13 is the same stuff as the Pentofrost SF/Pentofrost E.
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
I use it in my Audi, VW and KTM Adventure without any problems.
Pros: no problems, multipurpose applications
Vehicle:
Audi
Use the specified coolant I would use the specified coolant for the vehicle in which you drive and always use distilled/deionized water foreign or domestic! The cuts down on deposits and electrolysis from corrosion from using tap/ground water and or the incorrect coolant.
Pros: cuts down on deposits
Cons: incorrect coolant
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Jetta
Do not, under any circumstances, mix generic auto store coolant with G12/13. If you are low, top it up with water - distilled preferably.
Pros: use distilled water
Cons: do not mix coolants
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
O'reilly around me carries the correct G12. Brand is Pentosin.
Pros: carries correct G12
this is the proper coolant, and the best option out there....Ive used Pentosin G11 blue forever....
Pros: best option out there
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
VW G12 and Pentosin G001200 are the same thing, both are pink/violet in color, phostphate, nitrite, and amine free. You should not mix cheapy prestone / o'reilys with the G12, it may turn the coolant to a sludgy substance and clog the system. Basically solidifies when mixed with other coolants. Also may build up rust or other small deposits through your cooling system.
Pros: phostphate, nitrite, and amine free
Cons: coolant turns sludgy, clogs system
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