G11 coolant.

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Hi All,
I've been trying to get some G11 coolant but none so far have it. I got my girlfriend onto the task while I'm at work and some guy at a vw service centre just sold her some blue BMW coolant telling her they don't make G11 anymore and the stuff he sold her is the same. Is this true? If not where in Sydney do you guys get yours?
Thanks,
Roger S
2

From: Roger <talktoroger@yahoo.com.au>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, 4 May 2012 1:22 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] G11 coolant.

 
Hi All,
I've been trying to get some G11 coolant but none so far have it. I got my girlfriend onto the task while I'm at work and some guy at a vw service centre just sold her some blue BMW coolant telling her they don't make G11 anymore and the stuff he sold her is the same. Is this true? If not where in Sydney do you guys get yours?
Thanks,
Roger S



3
I use the BMW coolant. I can't say for sure if it is the same as g11, but it smells and looks the same (technical I know). It says it is nitrite free where as the vw stuff said phosphate free. If you want some the part number is 81 22 9 407 454 for 1500ml. Greg E

From: greg esposito <gregespo73@yahoo.com>
To: "Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, 4 May 2012 2:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] G11 coolant.

 

From: Roger <talktoroger@yahoo.com.au>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, 4 May 2012 1:22 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] G11 coolant.

 
Hi All,
I've been trying to get some G11 coolant but none so far have it. I got my girlfriend onto the task while I'm at work and some guy at a vw service centre just sold her some blue BMW coolant telling her they don't make G11 anymore and the stuff he sold her is the same. Is this true? If not where in Sydney do you guys get yours?
Thanks,
Roger S





4

G11, G12+, etc are specifications not brands and are sold by various car companies but would not vary between car companies.  I would expect that there would be only one or two suppliers who package the same product for various car companies.  In respect of quality, BMW would be exacting.  I have used BMW branded G11 in the past.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of greg esposito
Sent: 04 May 2012 15:06
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] G11 coolant. 

I use the BMW coolant. I can't say for sure if it is the same as g11, but it smells and looks the same (technical I know). It says it is nitrite free where as the vw stuff said phosphate free. If you want some the part number is 81 22 9 407 454 for 1500ml. Greg E

 

5
Thanks Greg,
That sounds like the stuff but I'll know for sure when I get home. I read through quite a few of the old coolant threads here but was yet to come across a reference to the BMW stuff.
As an aside, it is interesting about one being nitrite free and the other being phosphate free. I wonder if that is an engine or marine/freshwater pollutant based omission?
Anyway thanks for the info,
Roger,


On 04/05/2012, at 3:06 PM, greg esposito <gregespo73@yahoo.com> wrote:

 

I use the BMW coolant. I can't say for sure if it is the same as g11, but it smells and looks the same (technical I know). It says it is nitrite free where as the vw stuff said phosphate free. If you want some the part number is 81 22 9 407 454 for 1500ml. Greg E

From: greg esposito <gregespo73@yahoo.com>
To: "Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, 4 May 2012 2:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] G11 coolant.

 

From: Roger <talktoroger@yahoo.com.au>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, 4 May 2012 1:22 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] G11 coolant.

 
Hi All,
I've been trying to get some G11 coolant but none so far have it. I got my girlfriend onto the task while I'm at work and some guy at a vw service centre just sold her some blue BMW coolant telling her they don't make G11 anymore and the stuff he sold her is the same. Is this true? If not where in Sydney do you guys get yours?
Thanks,
Roger S





6
Thanks Greg,
That sounds like the stuff but I'll know for sure when I get home. I read through quite a few of the old coolant threads here but was yet to come across a reference to the BMW stuff.
As an aside, it is interesting about one being nitrite free and the other being phosphate free. I wonder if that is an engine or marine/freshwater pollutant based omission?
Anyway thanks for the info,
Roger,


On 04/05/2012, at 3:06 PM, greg esposito <gregespo73@yahoo.com> wrote:

 

I use the BMW coolant. I can't say for sure if it is the same as g11, but it smells and looks the same (technical I know). It says it is nitrite free where as the vw stuff said phosphate free. If you want some the part number is 81 22 9 407 454 for 1500ml. Greg E

From: greg esposito <gregespo73@yahoo.com>
To: "Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, 4 May 2012 2:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] G11 coolant.

 

From: Roger <talktoroger@yahoo.com.au>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, 4 May 2012 1:22 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] G11 coolant.

 
Hi All,
I've been trying to get some G11 coolant but none so far have it. I got my girlfriend onto the task while I'm at work and some guy at a vw service centre just sold her some blue BMW coolant telling her they don't make G11 anymore and the stuff he sold her is the same. Is this true? If not where in Sydney do you guys get yours?
Thanks,
Roger S





7
Thanks Greg,
That sounds like the stuff but I'll know for sure when I get home. I read through quite a few of the old coolant threads here but was yet to come across a reference to the BMW stuff.
As an aside, it is interesting about one being nitrite free and the other being phosphate free. I wonder if that is an engine or marine/freshwater pollutant based omission?
Anyway thanks for the info,
Roger,


On 04/05/2012, at 3:06 PM, greg esposito <gregespo73@yahoo.com> wrote:

 

I use the BMW coolant. I can't say for sure if it is the same as g11, but it smells and looks the same (technical I know). It says it is nitrite free where as the vw stuff said phosphate free. If you want some the part number is 81 22 9 407 454 for 1500ml. Greg E

From: greg esposito <gregespo73@yahoo.com>
To: "Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, 4 May 2012 2:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] G11 coolant.

 

From: Roger <talktoroger@yahoo.com.au>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, 4 May 2012 1:22 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] G11 coolant.

 
Hi All,
I've been trying to get some G11 coolant but none so far have it. I got my girlfriend onto the task while I'm at work and some guy at a vw service centre just sold her some blue BMW coolant telling her they don't make G11 anymore and the stuff he sold her is the same. Is this true? If not where in Sydney do you guys get yours?
Thanks,
Roger S





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Ah now I understand. I was getting a bit confused. 
Thanks.



On 04/05/2012, at 3:15 PM, "Les Harris" <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au> wrote:

 

G11, G12+, etc are specifications not brands and are sold by various car companies but would not vary between car companies.  I would expect that there would be only one or two suppliers who package the same product for various car companies.  In respect of quality, BMW would be exacting.  I have used BMW branded G11 in the past.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of greg esposito
Sent: 04 May 2012 15:06
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] G11 coolant. 

I use the BMW coolant. I can't say for sure if it is the same as g11, but it smells and looks the same (technical I know). It says it is nitrite free where as the vw stuff said phosphate free. If you want some the part number is 81 22 9 407 454 for 1500ml. Greg E

 

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Thanks Les, I was getting a bit confused. To be honest, for better or worse I never paid that much attention with my Camry...probably worse from what I've been reading in the threads.
Roger



On 04/05/2012, at 3:15 PM, "Les Harris" <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au> wrote:

 

G11, G12+, etc are specifications not brands and are sold by various car companies but would not vary between car companies.  I would expect that there would be only one or two suppliers who package the same product for various car companies.  In respect of quality, BMW would be exacting.  I have used BMW branded G11 in the past.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of greg esposito
Sent: 04 May 2012 15:06
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] G11 coolant. 

I use the BMW coolant. I can't say for sure if it is the same as g11, but it smells and looks the same (technical I know). It says it is nitrite free where as the vw stuff said phosphate free. If you want some the part number is 81 22 9 407 454 for 1500ml. Greg E

 

10
Thanks Les, I was getting a bit confused. To be honest, for better or worse I never paid that much attention with my Camry...probably worse from what I've been reading in the threads.
Roger



On 04/05/2012, at 3:15 PM, "Les Harris" <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au> wrote:

 

G11, G12+, etc are specifications not brands and are sold by various car companies but would not vary between car companies.  I would expect that there would be only one or two suppliers who package the same product for various car companies.  In respect of quality, BMW would be exacting.  I have used BMW branded G11 in the past.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of greg esposito
Sent: 04 May 2012 15:06
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] G11 coolant. 

I use the BMW coolant. I can't say for sure if it is the same as g11, but it smells and looks the same (technical I know). It says it is nitrite free where as the vw stuff said phosphate free. If you want some the part number is 81 22 9 407 454 for 1500ml. Greg E

 

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Thanks Les, I was getting a bit confused. To be honest, for better or worse I never paid that much attention with my Camry...probably worse from what I've been reading in the threads.
Roger



On 04/05/2012, at 3:15 PM, "Les Harris" <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au> wrote:

 

G11, G12+, etc are specifications not brands and are sold by various car companies but would not vary between car companies.  I would expect that there would be only one or two suppliers who package the same product for various car companies.  In respect of quality, BMW would be exacting.  I have used BMW branded G11 in the past.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of greg esposito
Sent: 04 May 2012 15:06
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] G11 coolant. 

I use the BMW coolant. I can't say for sure if it is the same as g11, but it smells and looks the same (technical I know). It says it is nitrite free where as the vw stuff said phosphate free. If you want some the part number is 81 22 9 407 454 for 1500ml. Greg E

 

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Thanks Les, I was getting a bit confused. To be honest, for better or worse I never paid that much attention with my Camry...probably worse from what I've been reading in the threads.
Roger



On 04/05/2012, at 3:15 PM, "Les Harris" <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au> wrote:

 

G11, G12+, etc are specifications not brands and are sold by various car companies but would not vary between car companies.  I would expect that there would be only one or two suppliers who package the same product for various car companies.  In respect of quality, BMW would be exacting.  I have used BMW branded G11 in the past.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of greg esposito
Sent: 04 May 2012 15:06
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] G11 coolant. 

I use the BMW coolant. I can't say for sure if it is the same as g11, but it smells and looks the same (technical I know). It says it is nitrite free where as the vw stuff said phosphate free. If you want some the part number is 81 22 9 407 454 for 1500ml. Greg E

 

13
Thanks Les, I was getting a bit confused. To be honest, for better or worse I never paid that much attention with my Camry...probably worse from what I've been reading in the threads.
Roger



On 04/05/2012, at 3:15 PM, "Les Harris" <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au> wrote:

 

G11, G12+, etc are specifications not brands and are sold by various car companies but would not vary between car companies.  I would expect that there would be only one or two suppliers who package the same product for various car companies.  In respect of quality, BMW would be exacting.  I have used BMW branded G11 in the past.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of greg esposito
Sent: 04 May 2012 15:06
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] G11 coolant. 

I use the BMW coolant. I can't say for sure if it is the same as g11, but it smells and looks the same (technical I know). It says it is nitrite free where as the vw stuff said phosphate free. If you want some the part number is 81 22 9 407 454 for 1500ml. Greg E

 

14
Thanks Les, I was getting a bit confused. To be honest, for better or worse I never paid that much attention with my Camry...probably worse from what I've been reading in the threads.
Roger



On 04/05/2012, at 3:15 PM, "Les Harris" <leslieharris@optusnet.com.au> wrote:

 

G11, G12+, etc are specifications not brands and are sold by various car companies but would not vary between car companies.  I would expect that there would be only one or two suppliers who package the same product for various car companies.  In respect of quality, BMW would be exacting.  I have used BMW branded G11 in the past.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of greg esposito
Sent: 04 May 2012 15:06
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] G11 coolant. 

I use the BMW coolant. I can't say for sure if it is the same as g11, but it smells and looks the same (technical I know). It says it is nitrite free where as the vw stuff said phosphate free. If you want some the part number is 81 22 9 407 454 for 1500ml. Greg E

 

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Roger,C and S auto in Padstow 97743340 has the right coolant for your t25.Tell them Ben sent you.
BenC

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Roger" <talktoroger@...> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
> I've been trying to get some G11 coolant but none so far have it. I got my girlfriend onto the task while I'm at work and some guy at a vw service centre just sold her some blue BMW coolant telling her they don't make G11 anymore and the stuff he sold her is the same. Is this true? If not where in Sydney do you guys get yours?
> Thanks,
> Roger S
>
16
Thanks Ben, will do.
And apologies to everyone if you received multiples of the same posts from me this afternoon, my phone went a bit nuts.
Roger S

From: Ben <bencroft96@yahoo.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, 4 May 2012 7:49 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: G11 coolant.

 
Roger,C and S auto in Padstow 97743340 has the right coolant for your t25.Tell them Ben sent you.
BenC

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Roger" <talktoroger@...> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
> I've been trying to get some G11 coolant but none so far have it. I got my girlfriend onto the task while I'm at work and some guy at a vw service centre just sold her some blue BMW coolant telling her they don't make G11 anymore and the stuff he sold her is the same. Is this true? If not where in Sydney do you guys get yours?
> Thanks,
> Roger S
>