What Kind of Coolant
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What Kind of Coolant
Hi!
After almost a year, my mini looks like needs some coolant it is way closer to the min line than to the max line. I checked my manual and it only says %0/50 water and coolant. Nothing else, i remember my Jetta's manual even said the specification of the coolant (Numbers and letters which i don't remember) I still have like 1.5lt from my old jetta and i would like to know if anyone knows the coolant specification for mini? Maybe i could use the one i gort from VW instead of buying a new bottle.
Any help will be welcomed! :smile:
After almost a year, my mini looks like needs some coolant it is way closer to the min line than to the max line. I checked my manual and it only says %0/50 water and coolant. Nothing else, i remember my Jetta's manual even said the specification of the coolant (Numbers and letters which i don't remember) I still have like 1.5lt from my old jetta and i would like to know if anyone knows the coolant specification for mini? Maybe i could use the one i gort from VW instead of buying a new bottle.
Any help will be welcomed! :smile:
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Originally Posted by petecrosby
Phosphate-free ethylene glycol mixed 50:50 with distilled water. Do not use the extended-life coolants. When all else fails, call the dealership; that's what I ended up doing when I needed to top mine off.
So according to them, it really doesn't matter what good brand (Xerex, Honda, Prestone), just don't add diluted standard coolant. Jimbo
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Like extended life coolant NOT being compatible with coolant you have to dilute? (which, according to my Toyota mechanic, U NEVER mix together.) I think the best thing to do is just get some BMW/MINI Xtended Life coolant and use that to top off. Pricey but U know you're replacing what's disappearing. Jimbo
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In regards to contents, this is what's on the label of the MINI brand coolant:
Ethylene Glycol (107-21-1)
Diethylene Glycol (111-46-6)
Sebacic Acid (111-20-6)
Sodium Hydroxide (1310-73-2)
2-Ethylhexanoic Acid (149-57-5)
Corrosion Inhibitors, Defoamers, Silicates, and Dyes.
It's blue and you're suppose to mix it 50/50 w/ distilled water (or 60/40 in severe conditions). I didn't want to take a gamble, so I forked over about $17 for a gallon.
Ethylene Glycol (107-21-1)
Diethylene Glycol (111-46-6)
Sebacic Acid (111-20-6)
Sodium Hydroxide (1310-73-2)
2-Ethylhexanoic Acid (149-57-5)
Corrosion Inhibitors, Defoamers, Silicates, and Dyes.
It's blue and you're suppose to mix it 50/50 w/ distilled water (or 60/40 in severe conditions). I didn't want to take a gamble, so I forked over about $17 for a gallon.
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You could just use the Prestone universal coolant that they just came out with.
Supposed to work with all different kinds.
I think the techincal name of the coolant that goes in the MINI is GO-5. That is what the aftermarket coolant guide I get from zerex says. GO-5 is the same coolant that goes in new fords under the Super Gold tradename and goes in new chryslers where it is a pink color.
Supposed to work with all different kinds.
I think the techincal name of the coolant that goes in the MINI is GO-5. That is what the aftermarket coolant guide I get from zerex says. GO-5 is the same coolant that goes in new fords under the Super Gold tradename and goes in new chryslers where it is a pink color.
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Your Jetta specifies VW coolant because VWs require a lubricant for the water pump that is found only in that specific type of coolant - the pink stuff. Use Prestone and your VW will need a water pump in a few months. I'm not sure about the MINIs requirements but I bought a jug of the premixed stuff from the dealer just in case I need it.
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