Hello all,
I've done some online reading/research including a search on this site regarding different types of coolant to be used in a 996. There seems to be quite a bit of conflicting information.
- Some say that the older green/yellow factory coolant cannot be mixed with the new pink colored stuff........others say it's okay to mix including the Porsche dealer.
- Some also say that the green Audi/VW factory coolant is compatible with the older green/yellow Porsche coolant, but others say that it's not!
- Some people say that any "lifetime" coolant can be mixed and used with the factory Porsche coolant as long as it is the "OAT" (Organic Acid Technology) type coolant.
My questions are:
- Who has mixed the older green/yellow Porsche coolant with the new pink stuff? Any problems?
- Who has actually used the Audi/VW coolant? Any problems?
- Has anyone used and mixed the aftermarket "lifetime" OAT coolant with the factory Porsche coolant? Any problems?
I was recommended this Peak "lifetime" OAT coolant. They say that it can be mixed and should cause no problems. What do you guys think?
PEAK Global LifeTime 50/50
Or, I was planning to use:
Havoline DEX-COOL Extended Life Anti-Freeze/Coolant
Chevron DEX-COOL Extended Life Antifreeze/Coolant
This coolant will be mixing with the original green/yellow factory Porsche fill. It is virtually impossible to completely get every drop of the old coolant out of the system without complete disassembly!