What coolant G13 or G12

[smudger28]

Hi Guys

I need to top up my T6 with coolant and the manual says G13. So I searched for G13 but it keeps coming up with G12. Has G13 been superseded by 12? The stuff in the reservoir is pink if that helps. What do I put in? Thank you guys.

 

[mmi]

What is the preferred coolant?

my van was in for cambelt and waterpump change at the main dealer last week. I've since noticed the coolant level is on minimum (assuming a bit of air in the system when they filled up), do VW have a preferred coolant to use or can I put in any ready mixed stuff from my local autoparts shop? Thanks

www.t6forum.com

What you need to know about G13 antifreeze and coolant

www.wolflubes.com

 

[smudger28]

Thanks mmi. Well it's definitely pink and not purple so it's 12 in there at the moment. Even though it states backward compatible I think I'll keep destroying the environment a little longer .....

 

[Trekster]

So what is it then, G12 or G13 given most seem to be using the pink stuff