Can I have some advice / recommendations on oil & coolant for my T3 transporter.
Oil: what grades & brands are recommended? how much is needed for a full change?
Coolant: I have read that G12+ (I think) is whats recommended but where do I get it? & how much is needed for a full flush / replacement?
Thanks in advance.
Brendan
Bizarre ·
Brendan
Oil - 4.5L with filter. Pretty much good quality 20W/50 is what i use
Coolant - yep G12+. Get it from a VW place
there is 17.5L required.
Costs about $20 a 1L bottle. Might be cheaper in bulk.
Mixes at 3 or 4 to 1
Cost me about $180 at a shop and he replaced the bottle and a few things
What you got??
Matt Ryan ·
Brendan,
Looks like you've gone over to the wet side😵💫
Regards,
Matt.
grumble ·
I agree stick with the G12+ in the correct proportion, we use 6x1.5 litre bottles giving approx 50% ratio but if you want to go higher use more.. The system is a bit of a s**** to bleed so be very careful.Don't try to save money by using another coolant or a smaller quantity as it will cost $$$ Good luck and I hope you enjoy the transporter.