CFTDIdriver
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I have a 2011 Jetta Sportwagen TDI and need to purge the coolant system and refill. I'm the second owner of the car and the coolant appears to be a little contaminated (looks brownish in color) for some reason... The previous owner or a service tech that didn't know better, might have topped it off with the wrong coolant type or something.
This model doesn't have a drain valve so per some instructions I read here (http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=361404), I attempted to disconnect a radiator hose in two locations, but soon realized this was much easier said than done... Disconnecting the clamps or clips was not too difficult, but getting the hoses to come apart in the tight area where they are located was not easily done without taking the risk of damaging something. I ended up backing out on my first attempt so far...
Anyone have luck with purging the system with a vacuum tool, compressed air, or similar to how repair shops do it (without disconnecting hoses and such)?
I know I can pay to have it done for around $130, but I already have the coolant (purchased (4) 1.5 liter bottles of Pentofrost ++ from a local NAPA store awhile back) and don't mind doing it myself if I can do it without too much trouble.
This model doesn't have a drain valve so per some instructions I read here (http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=361404), I attempted to disconnect a radiator hose in two locations, but soon realized this was much easier said than done... Disconnecting the clamps or clips was not too difficult, but getting the hoses to come apart in the tight area where they are located was not easily done without taking the risk of damaging something. I ended up backing out on my first attempt so far...
Anyone have luck with purging the system with a vacuum tool, compressed air, or similar to how repair shops do it (without disconnecting hoses and such)?
I know I can pay to have it done for around $130, but I already have the coolant (purchased (4) 1.5 liter bottles of Pentofrost ++ from a local NAPA store awhile back) and don't mind doing it myself if I can do it without too much trouble.
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