cevans
TDIClub Enthusiast, TDI Parts Ninja Vendor , w/Bus
The third-from-the-end digit is the important one:
G012A8G1G
The "G" is considered G12++, the "F" is G12+.
The gallon if G12++ seems a slightly lighter shade of purple than the 1.5L bottles. I think different manufacturers are using a slightly different dye mixture to make the color "violet" as they interpret it. I can imagine that the nuanced understanding of "violet" may change between languages.
Then, finally, all G12 is inter compatible. As G12 ages is looses its purple and becomes more pinkish-orange. I would expect the stuff in the car to be more "pink" than brand new fluid.
G012A8G1G
The "G" is considered G12++, the "F" is G12+.
The gallon if G12++ seems a slightly lighter shade of purple than the 1.5L bottles. I think different manufacturers are using a slightly different dye mixture to make the color "violet" as they interpret it. I can imagine that the nuanced understanding of "violet" may change between languages.
Then, finally, all G12 is inter compatible. As G12 ages is looses its purple and becomes more pinkish-orange. I would expect the stuff in the car to be more "pink" than brand new fluid.