Is Pentofrost SF a G12 coolant??

[adham]

I have a 2004 S4 and I know it's supposed to take G12 coolant only.
The guy at a local parts store told me that Pentofrost SF is a G12 coolant and that it's for Audis.
Can anyone verify this?
Should I use it after I flush the system?

[dparm]

Yes, it is G12. Pentosin makes the OEM coolant for Audi.

Unless it was dirt cheap, I'd just tell you to get the OEM stuff...it's very inexpensive.

[ADynamics]

Its the right coolant. It 's on the shelf in my garage and used the 1.5L bottle. It was between $13-$15 when I bought it.

[adham]

Thanks for the replies. The dealer is about an hour away so I wanted to make sure pentofrost sf was safe. It's 12 bucks for the 1.5 liter. How many do I need for a flush?

[dparm]

If it is concentrate, you need 6 liters. Our capacity is 12 liters and you'll mix 50/50 with water.

[adham]

If it is concentrate, you need 6 liters. Our capacity is 12 liters and you'll mix 50/50 with water.

oh wow I had no idea it would take four bottles. Thanks for the info.

[adham]

one more question guys,

does anyone know how to drain the cooling system on a 2004 S4?
I don't see a drain plug anywhere for the radiator

[dparm]

Pull off the belly pan. You'll see metal tubing going into the radiator. There's an allen-head bolt you'll remove. It's just off center towards the driver side of the car. It sits vertically.

[J0HN_R1]

What about Prestone Pre-mix...? Says "ALL makes & models - add to any color antifreeze"...

[adham]

Ok I drained it from the bottom like you mentioned, but I didn't get anywhere near 12 liters. I assumed the rest was still in the engine so I filled it with water, ran the car and then drained again. It came out clear this time but I know there's still more water in the system because I'm not getting 12 liters. What should I do now??

[dparm]

Dude, have you never flushed a cooling system before? If you flushed it with water, pour in your six liters of coolant. Then keep bleeding the system and topping off with water.

Honestly, I think you need to read directions BEFORE undertaking projects. Or, let the pros handle it.

[J0HN_R1]

Adham, you need to have the thermostat in the open position to allow all coolant to drain from the block.

Shops use a special rad-cap funnel, so they can fill as the car is running & the thermostat opens & cycles the coolant.

What you did simply drained the coolant on the "cold-side" of the system, where the rad is...

http://www.drivewerks.com/catalog/sh...CAT591_pg2.htm

[kraut78]

Sold

[QIKRNU]

Use distilled water to ad to the Pentosin. You'll be happier in the future.

[James777]

Great information here, thanks!!

James