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YOUR RESEARCHwhat is the reservoir on the left side in engine bay?
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what is the reservoir on the left side in engine bay?
Use green
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They originally used green but they recommend yellow (G-05) now.
what is the reservoir on the left side in engine bay?
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Recommend yellow (g-05) now
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They originally used green but they recommend yellow (G-05) now.
what is the reservoir on the left side in engine bay?
Use hard water (high in calcium), as coolants are formulated
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It's kept low in some coolants to prevent precipitation of calcium phosphate should you use hard water (high in calcium), as coolants are formulated to work with tap water.
what is the reservoir on the left side in engine bay?
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Sorry about some of the Q's, dont have my service manual yet. What is the yellowish liquid/reservoir at the extreme left of the engine compartment?
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Yes it is a special type and from what I understand their are a few different types. Some say you can mix them, some say you cant because they will jello.... It being "special" has to do with the aluminum.
OK hold on... on MY left... OH crap, its the same left.
that thing is a small parts washer. Put em in and they come out real clean -
(sorry OP, the Q was answered and I am just having a spot of fun)
I think it is spelled Penison and it should be Pink. Not sure of the mixture, but should be on the bottle.
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...-%201%20Gallon
What everyone is telling you about that resevoir is true.
A: The fluid inside is not over-the-counter coolant mix because the engine it is cooling is not made out of an iron block or heads. Aluminum/magnesium will react badly to regular coolant fluids and water. Search around here to find the proper type fluid. Hopefully it should not need topping off to befgin with.
B: The "yellow" color of the resevoir material means the plastic is getting old and hard (not stained by rust - remember the engine is aluminum/magnesium not iron). That discoloration is a time and experience tested signal that you should have it replaced at your next $$ convenience. If it cracks, it will leak out your coolant fluid. That will have the same effect on your engine as if it was iron.
C: FYI the small black filler in the middle of the engine compartment is your power steering fluid. It is massively corrosive to everything so do not let it drip on ANYTHING when you check it (think the acid slime drooled by the ALIEN). There is nearly ZERO chance that you will find the proper Porsche power steering fluid at any parts store. For this stuff, you need to see the parts window at your dealership or maybe an Indy will slip you a little if it is low.
Thanks guys! My reservoir looks fine, white opaque, but the fluid inside is kinda hard to see and looks, to me, to be like a greenish yellowish color. I will uncap it when its cool and check further. The car only has 37000 miles and was a lease, so I would hope the car was maintained pretty well
I just did a search and found this....
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Originally Posted by Bill Ball
The low or no phosphate requirement has been misunderstood. Phosphate is an excellent aluminum corrosion inhibitor, as well as being very good at protecting water pumps from cavitation erosion. It's kept low in some coolants to prevent precipitation of calcium phosphate should you use hard water (high in calcium), as coolants are formulated to work with tap water. This all started in Europe and became a European coolant specification. So, even green coolants in Europe are phosphate-free. If you use distilled water, this is a non-issue.
Anyway, the dye color signifies the class of corrosion inhibitor. Green is inorganic (IAT), orange is organic (OAT) and yellow is a hybrid organic (HOAT) and is also known as G-05. There are other colors that are manufacturer-specific. Porsche does not recommend organic type (orange) in cars manufactured before 1996. They originally used green but they recommend yellow (G-05) now. See this table.
http://www.valvoline.com/seemore.asp?coaid=1B5D1AEA1AFC
Take a look at this article - it's long, but it's an eye opener.
http://www.motor.com/MAGAZINE/Articles/082004_04.html
I use yellow or green name brand stuff and soft tap water, but distilled water would be OK too.
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the green stuff is older fluid. it's hard to find now. the new stuff is red/pink.
you can mix the two, but then you get brown stuff, which is bad because it's harder to tell if you get an intermix problem. but the biggest reason is that no 996 owner ever wants to see brown stuff in their coolant tank.
i recently flushed and changed my coolant. went from green stuff to red stuff.
I mixed pink with yellow today. The blue cap was leaking. Told the service manager I could get the cap for $21. Gave it to me for $23. He said it was the PCA price. $34 for the Porsche coolant. PCA price too. He asked me if I wanted to buy a Panamera. I think the economy is making them soft
That is the coolant reservoir. They are opaque white when new, but over time turn a yellow color.
Here is one that I have for sale:
One last thing, I get my coolant from the local VW dealer. Same stuff but half the price.
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