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    FSI Coolant Change

    Hi,

    My 2.0 FSI is just about due for a coolant change, was comparing doing a full flush vs. just draining it from the lower radiator hose. What do people on here recommend? The coolant was changed 2 years ago.

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    Michael
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    Quote Originally Posted by MEL744 View Post
    Hi,

    My 2.0 FSI is just about due for a coolant change, was comparing doing a full flush vs. just draining it from the lower radiator hose. What do people on here recommend? The coolant was changed 2 years ago.

    Thanks,
    Michael
    There's no timing for a coolant change. Thats a great way to burn through money unnecessarily.

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    If we're talking about a 15 year old car, I'd be doing a full flush due to the amount of residue that builds over time from calcium in the water, to other residues from hoses and minute dirt and alloy particles. Nothing worse than being stuck on the roadside with an overheating vehicle. Play safe for the comparitively small cost.

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    When is the timing and water pump due ? Do it all at once.
    Last edited by JustCruisn; 28-05-2023 at 06:58 PM.
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    Thanks for the replies. It was last flushed when the timing belt and water pump were done (2 years ago)
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    Quote Originally Posted by MEL744 View Post
    Thanks for the replies. It was last flushed when the timing belt and water pump were done (2 years ago)
    You got about 5 years to go then.
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