V1917012022548_8

Technical Service Bulletin
19-17-01 - Identifying and Mixing Volkswagen Engine Coolants (U.S.
Only)
Transaction No:
2022548/8
Release date:
01/09/2020
Condition
Applicable Vehicles
Year
Eng. Code
Trans. Code
VIN Range
From
VIN Range To
1994-2019
All
All
All
All
Model(s)
All
(except Routan)
Revision Table
Instance Number
Published Date
Version Number
Reason For Update
2022548/8
1/9/2020
19-17-01
To remove G12evo.
2022548/7
1/8/2020
19-17-01
To add additional
models and model year
applicability along with
new coolant type.
2022548/6
4/30/19
V191701
To add additional
models and model year
applicability.
2022548/1
3/17/10
V191002
Original publication.
Discontinuation and mixing of Volkswagen approved engine coolants.
Technical Background
Coolants G11, G12, G12+ and G12++ have been replaced by an improved version.
G13 Coolant is introduced on all engines.
Production Solution
No production change required.
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Technical Service Bulletin
Transaction No:
2022548/8
Release date:
01/09/2020
19-17-01 - Identifying and Mixing Volkswagen Engine Coolants (U.S.
Only)
Service
Identify which coolant the vehicle was filled with from the factory.
The photo below shows the color of each type of engine coolant.
Legend:
G11 - green-blue
G12 - red
G12+ and G12++ - purple
G13 (Not pictured) - purple
Note:
The photo above is for color identification only, your packaging may vary.
The table below identifies which coolant can be added to the factory coolant.
Note:
G12+, G12 ++ and G13 coolants are lifetime coolants when used exclusively in the coolant system (not
mixed with other coolants).
Coolants can be mixed, as described in the chart, but it is always a best practice to change the coolant
due to reduced corrosion protection when coolants are mixed.
Coolants can be mixed, as described in the chart, when adding / topping off fluid levels. When the coolant
is changed due to a cooling system issue, the cooling system should be drained and filled using published
procedures in Elsa.
The table is read by identifying the factory filled coolant at the top, and comparing to the available service
coolants to the left. (Example: If the car was factory filled with G12++ the coolant allowed is G12++ or
G13).
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© 2020 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and
other intellectual property rights of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any
time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the
publisher.
Technical Service Bulletin
19-17-01 - Identifying and Mixing Volkswagen Engine Coolants (U.S.
Only)
Transaction No:
2022548/8
Release date:
01/09/2020
Tip:
If a vehicle is found to have the incorrect coolant, the cooling system should be drained using the repair
manual procedures in Elsa and then filled with the correct coolant.
Note:
Cooling system drain and fill due to coolant mixing or incorrect coolant is not covered by warranty.
Warranty
Information only.
Required Parts and Tools
No Special Parts required.
No Special Tools required.
Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal.
Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.
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© 2020 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and
other intellectual property rights of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any
time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the
publisher.