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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
I did this a few weeks ago on my '13 Sequoia, but I did not flush it. Just drained the rad and the valves on the block. Replaced with Toyota red and distilled water at 50/50. The fluid I drained was as clear as the fluid I replaced, so I felt flushing was not necessary.
Pros: clear fluid after drain
Cons: no flushing needed
Vehicle:
Toyota Sequoia
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
Toyota brand coolant is top notch, supposedly can last for the entire life of a car and never needs to be replaced
Pros: top notch, lasts entire life
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
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