Halfords Advanced Antifreeze?

[A3 T]

I tried to get some G12 at euro car parts today but they didn't have any



Would halfords advanced be ok and has anyone used it ?


http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_219480_langId_-1_categoryId_229902

 

[DavidW]

No Audi/VW dealers nearby? GSF do it too.

 

[Broken Byzan]

actually thay would be ok as it's comapatible with OAT coolants, which G12 +++++ is

 

[jojo]

I've always wondered about the the G12++ stuff, since my S3 is still using it, I will just keep using it, but my Passat TDI at some point was changed to blue coolant, and there's been no running issues, even after 182k miles! So what benefit is the G12 stuff apart from being pinky orange and expensive?

 

[ScottD3]

Different colours has different life span and different anti-corrosion protection for the engine.

 

[DenCar]

Audi have a big mark-up on their G12 thats why they sell it, its all about profit, but its good stuff, if your engine is on it then continue using it, or flush and use Halfords which is well within spec and cheaper, just my take on this...

DC

 

[A3 T]

So what benefit is the G12 stuff apart from being pinky orange and expensive?

I think its a case of some antifreeze not being good for some metals



I was just looking at the Q&A’s here:


http://answers.halfords.com/answers/4028/product/798785/questions.htm?page=3&sort=helpfula

And one of the replies was stating that its up to G12 specification.

 

[sportquattro]

I wouldnt mix anything with the G12 as I understand it goes funny and clogs waterways etc rendering you engine scrap. maybe an old wives tale and Im sure badger Bill or Tuftybloke or one of the other Gurus can shed some light on it.

 

[A3 T]

I wouldnt mix anything with the G12 as I understand it goes funny and clogs waterways etc rendering you engine scrap. maybe an old wives tale and Im sure badger Bill or Tuftybloke or one of the other Gurus can shed some light on it.

I'm not using it as a top up mate.


My thermostat needs changing......lol

 

[A3 T]

Would i need a 50/50 mix of 5L ?

 

[s3dave]

G12 is alloy safe.....thats about it.....

 

[A3 T]

G12 is alloy safe.....thats about it.....

Yeah , so is the halfords advanced



Does anyone know how much coolant the aum holds?

 

[aragorn]

It says it complies with "VW (TL774D)" Which to you or I is G12.

G12+ is aka TL774F

It'll be fine, but TBH i'd go find a local motorfactors and buy some from there instead as halfords really rip you off.

 

[A3 T]

It says it complies with "VW (TL774D)" Which to you or I is G12.

G12+ is aka TL774F

It'll be fine, but TBH i'd go find a local motorfactors and buy some from there instead as halfords really rip you off.

Thanks mate but the spares shops near me will try and sell me any antifreeze they have, At least i know the halfords one is ok




I forgot i have access to autodata......lol


If anyone else needs to know it is 5 litres of coolant that the aum holds

 

[Taff D]

Hi

I went to halfords and asked for antifreeze for A3. After a lot of reading the fella gave me

Halfords | Comma XStream G40 Antifreeze Concentrate 5 Litrehis says it's approved by Audi for 2005 onwards. Mine is a 2001.

On this page it says it's G12++ equivalent. Is it okay to use?

http://www.halfords.com/wcsstore/libraries/document/comma-xstream.pdf

TIA

Taff

 

[a3tdi2001]

Comma G40 is made by BASF and it is the same as G12++. Worth flushing out the system before changing over if your old stuff is pink (G30 same as G12/G12+) although they all are mixable apparently. If you're diluting it, it's best to used distilled water as recommended by Comma.

 

[Taff D]

Cheers mate. I was going to go 50/50. Thanks again.

Taff