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Puny Bird
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Port Hope (near Toronto) On, Canada
Posts: 4,566
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Sorry, you're right older VW's take g11.
If you're unsure on when it was changed last or what type of coolant was used, change it all. If it's only a few years old replace what you lost.
It's been a while since I last worked on a vanagon (I've worked a lot on newer VW's), but most VW's you have to burp the system, not just add the coolant to the reservoir.
I undo the connection at the highest point of the upper hose and fill the hose till a bit pours out. Then I take the the reservoir tank hose off and use a small funnel to top up the last bit. Then I put the reservoir hose back on and set the tank level. I can't remember if the vanagon had any special procedure beyond that, so you should check a workshop manual.
Check your level frequently on the first few outings.
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Last edited by Mark Henry; 06-18-2012 at 07:50 PM..
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