G 12 ??? Anything Compatible??
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Dexcool is very close to G-12, so in a pinch it can be used along with the all makes/all models type of dexclones. I've converted my 03 A6 over to Prestone AM/AM recently.
With an 08 Audi, it probably has G-12+ or G-12++ both of which have low levels of silicates. G-12 did not have silicates. Silicates are the acids that protect immediately after a full flush.
Your best bet would be to test the protection level and if it's good enough you can just top off with water until the proper G-12+ can be obtained. If not, a dexclone can be used in the short term, but a full flush should then be done to restore the G-12+.
G-12 will be light pink in color and G-12+ will be a darker violet/pinkish color.
G-12 can be found at most NAPA stores, and G-12+ can be found at Bumper to Bumper/Auto Value stores. Both are Pentosin brands, not the OE Audi stuff.
With an 08 Audi, it probably has G-12+ or G-12++ both of which have low levels of silicates. G-12 did not have silicates. Silicates are the acids that protect immediately after a full flush.
Your best bet would be to test the protection level and if it's good enough you can just top off with water until the proper G-12+ can be obtained. If not, a dexclone can be used in the short term, but a full flush should then be done to restore the G-12+.
G-12 will be light pink in color and G-12+ will be a darker violet/pinkish color.
G-12 can be found at most NAPA stores, and G-12+ can be found at Bumper to Bumper/Auto Value stores. Both are Pentosin brands, not the OE Audi stuff.
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G13 is the new one, and it replaced G12/G12+/G12++.
It's actually not that expensive from VW/Audi dealers.
It's actually not that expensive from VW/Audi dealers.
JHZR2
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Why not just use the right stuff? If he cant afford it, then perhaps he shouldnt be putting on a show driving an Audi. I wouldnt personally say there is anything better in this case, so that isnt a quest worth going on.
Oreilly's carries Pentosin products. Pentosin Pentofrost++ is labeled by Pentosin as being correct for that model year Audi. You might give that a shot. I bought Pentofrost NF for my BMW there.
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