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YOUR RESEARCHCoolant by the Gallon??
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I have used the VW coolant in my 996 when I changed my water pump, no issues with compatibility from the existing factory Porsche fluid.
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I have used the VW coolant in my 996 when I changed my water pump, no issues with compatibility from the existing factory Porsche fluid.
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There are still plenty of antifreeze in your cooling system to lubricate the water pump.
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If you really wanted to get one put aside $10k as repair fund in case anything goes wrong.
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Visit your local VW dealer and get a gallon of the same coolant that Porsche uses for $24/ Gallon.
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My reservoir is at min, so I went by the stealership to grab a pint and the guy at the parts counter tells me that it only comes in gallon sizes at $60 a pop.
When did they stop selling the liters for $14?
I don't need that much...what are my options?
Aaron,
Just add distilled water it's fine. If you worry about not having enough lubrication for the water pump add a Redlin water wetter in there in addition to the distilled water. Whenever I flush the coolant system I always just use 100% distilled water + Redline water wetter.
Porsche has come up with a new hybrid engine that actually runs on WATER and AIR. Very cutting edge!
I'm hesitant to use this b/c Loren has voiced some issues that mixing coolants could result in something he refers to as "jello". He did not say what flavor jello it might be, but none the less, I like to keep my jello in the fridge and not my radiator.
Thanks Robin, that's what I will do.
Can I get the Redline locally, or do I have to order it?
Ed,
Whatever I have left, I will send to you. Maybe you can use it in your GT2?
My coolant likes to sit right below min level.
I've added coolant and it will go back down to the same level the next day after a check it. It doesn't however dip any lower.
Just letting you know, your car may be the same.
Aaron,
If I am not mistaken you can pick up the Redline water wetter from Autozone, or Pepboys.
In your case, I wouldn't even worry about it. Just add the distilled water in your reservoir and you are done. There are still plenty of antifreeze in your cooling system to lubricate the water pump.
Somehow she still like the black ones better, she says now her Cayenne is just another plain Jane Cayenne like other Cayennes on the road.
I saw a white GTS today, really like the way it looks. I think that would be our next Cayenne.
+1 on distilled water and water wetter, I always keep plenty of both around. I returned the last gallon of porsche antifreeze I purchased because they changed colors a couple of years ago and I was too scared to mix since the cars under warranty. So I just used distilled water and a touch of water wetter, coolant still same color. You could definitly skip the water wetter.
And don't overfill or you'll get that sweet smelling blowoff!
BTW If it's at minimum when cold you're fine in a 3 radiator car, it's an expansion tank.
Robin, good to see you on the board again!
How's the 360 so far? Try any DIYs yet? Easy enough to work on? Reliable?
I'm getting major temptations as prices are in the floor on 360s, but the thought of insanely expensive dealership clutch jobs and services scares me (esp. the way they seem to handle timing, seems like I lack the technology!)
This may be a stupid question, but why cant one use the antifreeze sold at R&S straust or autozone? My car came with 2 small bottles of Porsche antifreeze which I thought was a crazy thing to buy...
Actually no 3rd radiator on my car. I thought it came standard, but it does not.
I added some distilled water and the Redline last night. I like the Redline product and will probably use that in the future as well.
Not a stupid question.
Yes you can use aftermarket antifreeze as long as it is the long lasting type and approved for aluminum, etc. However other people much smarter than me recommend that you do NOT mix antifreezes, as it is possible it may congeal into a soupy "jello" type mixture.
After reading about the "Water Wetter" I feel confident that this product is safe to mix with Porsche and other antifreezes.
Nope, perfectly fine. According to the manufacturer you can mix w/ any antifreeze, no problem. See the website for details.
http://www.redlineoil.com/products_coolant.asp
I have used the VW coolant in my 996 when I changed my water pump, no issues with compatibility from the existing factory Porsche fluid.
It darned on me that why the hell am I putting antifreeze in southern California afterwards. So I have not used antifreeze since. Distilled water provides better cooling than antifreezem, adding the Redline water wetter makes it even better and provides the lubrication that's needed.
So far so good on the 360, put 4k miles on her last year. Still your typically Italian car BS that you have to deal with. Like bad oil temp sensor that goes crazy after 230F, convertible top not working realiable, crazy dash warning lights that's does not repeat itself, cracking exhaust header issue just like the 355s, potential pre-CAT prone to break up and get sucked back into the engine etc.... Scrapping everywhere you go. Much more drama than the reliable Porsche cars.
As far as servicing and working on them, it's no big deal just like any other car. I have already invested in several specialized tool to service the 360. (Like a belt tension gauge that measure the tension using vibration frequency) Chris and I already did one clutch job on the 360 F1, no big deal just a lot of stupid things to remove before you can get to the transmission.
If you really wanted to get one put aside $10k as repair fund in case anything goes wrong.
The Ferrari looks beautiful, sounds absolutely amazing (from the flat crank design and the firing order nothing to do with the exhaust), turns head everywhere you go. But that's all.... Everything else pretty much sucks about it.
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