coolant warning light

[Veee1.8t]

hey guys ...my coolant warning light came on last nite and stayed on....i checked the level and its right on minimum do i go out and buy coolant or topp it up with water?

thanx

[Bora Sport]

Topping it up once with water would be OK.

[ope126]

Read your owners manual!

It will suggest a small amount of water or go buy yourself a bottle of OEM G12 or G12+ coolant for top up purposes.

But it could be indicating something else, have you seen any leaks / puddles in your Garage?

[Timbo]

More than likely just warning you about the level. Same thing happened to me a few weeks a go. I checked -- no leaks, but level just below minimum -- topped it up with coolant and I've had no lights since.

That sensor must be very sensitive, because mine was just below the min mark.

[philthy]

My coolant light came on with the level down a bit after about 30000ks.. guessing the polos just spit a bit of coolant out over time as I havent seen any puddles/ leaks

[kelvniii]

NO! please do not topping it up with water!! go buy a G12 or G12+, mix it with distilled water and top it up to your polo

This is what you need, i have instruction at the back

[Sharkie]

I had to top up within the last week as well. Coolant less than $20 from VW. Must be the season for it .....

[Spec83]

I noticed on the weekend while polishing / detailing that my water was a little bit low (still above the min mark) after going for a quick drive...

Was a lil bit worried but sounds like the 20v uses a little bit of water

[SoVeReIgN]

A little bit of distiled water never hurt anything - But if you have to put more than a couple of hundred mils go with G12. (IMO)

[Bubu]

Just remember that the coolant also has the job of lubricating your waterpump, it's not just a anti-freeze/anti-boil and anti corosion green stuff (or red).