Flushing Coolant System On 2010 Beetle

2010 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
31,000 MILES • 5 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MSJR100
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Just needed to know if there is a step process to follow to flush the coolant system on a 2010 Beetle. I topped off my coolant slightly with regular coolant and I am reading that could have been a mistake. I didn't use very much coolant at all but I am reading it could cause the G12 coolant to gunk up.
Jul 10, 2011 at 2:37 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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true. i would let a shop do this as all the coolant needs to be flushed out and the proper coolant added. i dont know how much you used but it could jell up causing all kinds of issues. it would be the best 89 bucks you spend.

Roy
Jul 10, 2011 at 3:55 AM
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Didnt use too much at all...The reservoir was a little below the minimum line and we just bought the car so I added just a little. Didnt realize there was a certain kind of coolant needed to be used.
Jul 10, 2011 at 4:00 AM
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yep, real important to keep the correct fluid in there. it will play all kinds of games if you mix fluids.

Roy
Jul 10, 2011 at 4:10 AM
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Is it a tricky thing to do the fluid flush on the 2010 beetle? If i could save some cash and do it myself I would but I cant seem to find any info online on how to do it. 89 bucks is bucks i dont have in my pocket to spend right now if not needed...i will tho to save the car from troubles...thanks for all ur info tho..big help!
Jul 10, 2011 at 4:21 AM
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you cannot get all the fluid out without a flushing machine. todays cars are not like the old days. fluid get trapped inside the block and the heater and can only be forced out with a pressure exchanger.
i am sorry, but i dont believe that you cannot afford to spend the money considering what it will cost to repair the damage from this.

Roy
Jul 10, 2011 at 4:27 AM
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Will def be taking it to get serviced. How long does it take for mixed coolant to gel? Earliest I can probably get the car in is like Monday...was just wondering...
Jul 10, 2011 at 4:52 AM
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it tkaes a while but you dont want to wait as you may do damage to the system.

Roy
Aug 16, 2011 at 11:19 PM