I use Prestone Celisus Anti-freeze/coolant. It's pretty much universal, never had a problem in my 92 TD or my 91 1.8 8V with coolant or overheating.
Volkswagen G12 coolant - ~$20/gallon Prestone Extended Life coolant - ~$8/gallon Distilled water (preferably reverse-osmosis/deionized water)
I've had zero issues using green prestone for the past 100k on my 16v. Just change it every 2-3 years. Car never has any white build-up or any build-up in the hoses, so there's no real reason to not use it. Ph level stays neutral. Engine even has the original water pump at 180k :laugh:
I bought a 3/8ths 8 inch long copper tube, 4 screw tightening tube clamps and Prestone Antifreeze...I jammed 3 inches of that beast of a tube in one end and 3 inches into the other and put two clamps on each side to hold that baby in. There were flares on each end so I know the thing can't slip out at either end. It was a perfect fit. I then dumped that Prestone Antifreeze into the car and went for a test drive. NO LEAKS!
I've used G12 and Prestone in one of my Corrados. No noticeable difference in performance or running temps. I did 100% complete system flush when changing over. I like the Prestone for availability.
You can regualr coolant as long as COMPLETELY flush out the system. I ran Prestone in my Jetta with regular flushes for 3 years with no problems...an no pitting of my cyl. head
i run prestone in my 1.8T and have ran it for 6 months now ever since i put a new radiator in bc my old one cracked so my g12 was completely flushed out. no problems for me.
Installed a new Coolant Temperature Sensor Flushed cooling system Changed thermostat from 87C to 80C Installed new Radiator Fan switch 85-95C Installed new heater control valve as old valve was seeping coolant Replace all hoses
I think you should be fine. If it was the Prestone that you can add to all makes and models, that coolant is compatible with a wide variety of coolants. I have mixed that stuff with Dexcool and green stuff with no issues.
I've been using prestone in my 2.0 for 5 years with no problem. The heater will make you sweat and the cooling system works flawlessly.
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