Recommended Mixture Ratios

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle and 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Frost Protection to

Anti-freeze

G 12 plus-plus⁽¹⁾

Distilled Water ⁽¹⁾

-25°C (-13°F)

40%

3.2 liters

4.8 liters

-35°C (-31°F)

50%

4.0 liters

⁽¹⁾	The amount of coolant may vary depending on the vehicle equipment.

-- Connect the lower coolant hose -1- to the radiator.

Fig 1: ECT Electrical Connector

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Connect the coolant hose to the after-run coolant pump -arrow-.

Fig 2: Coolant Hose After-Run Coolant Pump V51

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Install the charge air hose and clamps -1 and 2-.

Fig 3: Air Cooler Air Duct

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Install the noise insulation. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

Filling using the Cooling System Charge Unit VAS 6096

-- Install the adapter V.A.G 1274/8 to the coolant expansion tank.

-- Fill the coolant circuit using the cooling system charge unit VAS 6096. Refer to the Operating instructions for cooling system charge unit.

Filling without the Cooling System Charge Unit VAS 6096

-- Slowly fill the coolant up to the top mark of the hatched area -arrow- on the coolant expansion tank.

Fig 4: Identifying Expansion Tank Upper Hatched Field Mark

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Close the coolant expansion tank cap.

-- Turn off the Air Conditioning (A/C) and the heater.

-- Start the engine and maintain an engine speed of about 2000 RPM for approximately 3 minutes.

-- Allow the engine to run until the coolant fan starts running.

WARNING:

Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant:

The coolant system is under pressure when the engine is warm.
Wear protective goggles and protective clothing to prevent damage to eyes and scalding.
Reduce pressure by covering the coolant expansion tank cap with a cloth and carefully opening.

-- Close the coolant expansion tank cap and check the coolant level. Fill the coolant when the engine is cold, if necessary.

With the engine at operating temperature, the coolant level must lie at the top mark of the hatched area -arrow-.
With the engine cold, the coolant level should be located approximately in the center of the hatched area.