Coolant level info. in handbook

[flogR]

I just noticed my cold level is about 3mm below "low".
My Hot level is a little lower at 5mm.
MY handbook states that the hot level may be above the Max i.e. meaning it rises. Is the book wrong?
The gauge says the temperature is normal.

 

[scrllock]

hot or running and warm? it'll suck some down when it first starts pumping. i would not worry about the hot level at all. set it when cold and forget.

 

[flogR]

What the handbook did not say: If the overflow cap is sealing and the coolant is hot, positive pressure in the bottle pushes the level DOWN.
BUT, if the coolant is hot and the overflow cap is loosened (carefully), the level rises.

 

[WhiteRabbit_MK7.5]

Can i use any type of coolant? I just got a message saying the level is low, checked with operating tamps and it was below the low line

 

[nosmirk]

iirc, it's the pink G13 coolant.

 

[PRRGG1]

iirc, it's the pink G13 coolant.

Which is now reformulated to what VW calls G12evo .

 

[scrllock]

Can i use any type of coolant? I just got a message saying the level is low, checked with operating tamps and it was below the low line

your coolant bottle will have a recommendation on it (g13, g12evo) and it's easier if you know what's in there already. g13 and g12evo can mix but I'd flush it out for pure g12evo within a year or two.