the radiator was flushed out
2006-11-29 09:04:33 · 7 answers · asked by crystal l 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volkswagen
The color of the radiator fluid is not as important as if the radiator fluid is phosphate free and Amine free. Prestone sells both versions and both are "green", so just saying it's green doesn't help much.
Older Anti-Freeze was green in color and contained Phosphates. These may cause scale and lime build up and could eventuallyl clog your radiator.
Newer Anti-Freeze is typically Red/Orange, and indication they are Phosphate Free.
Unfortunately, color isn't enough, you either need to have the fluid tested or make sure your mechanic put in the right fluid.
2006-11-29 09:21:25 · answer #1 · answered by hsueh010 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, the oil pan is aluminum and these cars are notorious for the threads getting damaged. It is NOT the fault of the place where you went for an oil change. They told you what you needed to do. I would take the advice of the dealer and replace the pan. It sounds like you dont have the money to get the pan replaced so you want someone to guarantee that the plug will last forever. It's a gamble, maybe it will, maybe it wont. Replace the pan and have a piece of mind.
2016-05-23 02:57:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW, There are two types of radiator fluid, green and orange. if you mix the two they will congeal and clog your radiator. I'm almost positive that newer vw's use the orange fluid but you will have to check. my advice is make sure that the system is flushed thoroughly and add only one type, try to stick with the original.
2006-11-30 05:16:46 · answer #3 · answered by MauditE 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
VW has a special antifreeze they say is the only thing you should use.Its red and they say it has special chemicals to help protect the block and head. You can get it on allgermanparts.com. If you have question about it call them the tech is a VW wizz and very helpful.
2006-12-01 16:57:58 · answer #4 · answered by uthockey32 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as it's flushed again and re-filled with genuine VW product it should be ok
2006-11-29 09:17:18 · answer #5 · answered by zskip62 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
generally not. hopefully a brand name coolant was used, and the proper coolant freeze protection was maintained. have it checked. cheaper than a new engine when it freezes
2006-11-29 11:22:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummmm.........no, that is what usually goes into Radiators. You should be fine.
2006-11-29 09:06:51 · answer #7 · answered by 72OldsCutty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋