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 Has G13 been superseded by 12?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

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What you need to know about G13 antifreeze and coolant

In 2013, vw introduced the G13 specification for antifreeze and coolant. How is it different from its predecessors G11, G12, G12+ and G12++? Read on!

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[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