Post by **luke83g** » Sun Apr 01, 2012 6:15 pm

Hi, Im going to flush the system next week - any suggestions on the best type of Antifreeze to use? Thanks

Fatdave · Post by **Fatdave** » Sun Apr 01, 2012 7:19 pm

i always use the red stuff.

Post by **220 GSi turbo** » Sun Apr 01, 2012 8:46 pm

Fatdave wrote:i always use the red stuff.

Me too. It should then be good for up to 4 years.

RGNEAVE · Post by **RGNEAVE** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 10:05 am

Red OAT is best

E_T_V · Post by **E_T_V** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 12:18 pm

Depends on how often you'll be changing it.

There is no difference between the OAT and the standard blue stuff in terms of its anti-freeze properties. The only difference is in the corrosion inhibitors. The blue stuff lasts 2 years, the red / pink / orange stuff lasts 4 or 5 depending on the type. Personally I use the blue.

RGNEAVE · Post by **RGNEAVE** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 12:26 pm

So blue is fine to use in the K serise ?

I was told to use the OAT red one as it can cause hgf.

ill use the blue then as its easyer to get my hands on.

Post by **luke83g** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 12:45 pm

I wondered about HGF using blue? I think a full flush then red is the way to go - many thanks for your help!

Sir Henry · Post by **Sir Henry** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 3:36 pm

As you don't try to mix the OAT, HOAT or conventional types you should be fine with any of them.

Roxy Rover · Post by **Roxy Rover** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 8:11 pm

I got red in mine to guys......

E_T_V · Post by **E_T_V** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 9:13 pm

Doesn't matter what the colour is, it'll not make it any more/less prone to HGF.

Both are ethylene glycol, just the Red/Pink/Orange stuff has different additives to prevent corrosion.

I used blue in our old 1.4 for 60k miles without issue.

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