CageyH Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I seem to recall that a G30 based coola t is recommended for use in the K series. Am I correct in thinking that G30 is the BASF reference for the VW G12 or G13 based coolant? I can't get hold of Comma Xstream over here at a sensible price, so I need an alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted May 9, 2019 Member Share Posted May 9, 2019 Yes, I use Comma XStream G30. Caterham Parts now offer Millers.I don't know how to match coolants by standards and specifications and colours are not consistent. It is an "OAT" and needs to be suitable for aluminium engines.It looks as if you can get the Comma stuff through Amazon France... is this price too high?Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted May 9, 2019 Member Share Posted May 9, 2019 Ha! That was on Amazon France at €31/ 5L, but it has just changed to:Il n’y a actuellement aucun vendeur en mesure de livrer ce produit sur votre zone géographique....This looks as if it might be the same as the Millers at Caterham Parts, but is very expensive.Millers Alpine antigel étendre Rouge Longlife 2 litres....How about going to a quasi Halfords and checking what they recommend for the K series in a Rover.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted May 9, 2019 Member Share Posted May 9, 2019 Comma on eBay France: 5L concentrate for €29.59.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonym Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 you want G13 which I bought only yesterday in Swissyland - it used to be G12. From Audi - and yes it's not cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonym Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 comes in 1.5 litres as concentrate, mix to taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonym Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 which of course halves the price.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 G13 - like this https://www.norauto.fr/produit/liquide-de-refroidissement-rose-30c-lescot-5-l_653268.html?CatalogID=48599&CatalogCategoryName=49156 Or the real stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 How do I do a HTML link on my phone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted May 9, 2019 Member Share Posted May 9, 2019 iOS or Android or something else? https://www.norauto.fr/produit/liquide-de-refroidissement-rose-30c-lescot-5-l_653268.html?CatalogID=48599&CatalogCategoryName=49156Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 Android. I have found 5l of Motul Inugel concentrate for €33 posted. Seems like a sensible purchase to me. Although the Lescot stuff should be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted May 9, 2019 Member Share Posted May 9, 2019 I haven't got an Android device to test but there have been a lot of recent posts about difficulties. Would using "Desktop mode/site" be relevant?Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted May 9, 2019 Member Share Posted May 9, 2019 I have found 5l of Motul Inugel concentrate for €33 posted.Would you prefer that to the Comma at €29.59?Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 The G30 is coming from Birmingham,so I can't see it being cheaper. I will ask the vendor about postage costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted May 9, 2019 Area Representative Share Posted May 9, 2019 My Android handset makes links automatically if I paste in an address. Maybe the Chinese state security does this on my behalf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 https://www.norauto.fr/produit/liquide-de-refroidissement-rose-30c-lescot-5-l_653268.html?CatalogID=48599&CatalogCategoryName=49156 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 Mine does not, apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Tin Man Posted May 9, 2019 Area Representative Share Posted May 9, 2019 Opie Oils for G30, changed mine today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 I actually found 5 litres of the Motul G13 ready mix for €14 at the local (to work) Carrefour. It comes to something when you can't get it in the local auto centres, but you can pick it up in the Supermarket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Prestone coolant is my choice, and recommended by Radtec radiators Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share Posted May 14, 2019 Which Prestone? The AF2100? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rj Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 I've been using Glacelf for the last 15 years or so. I suspect it's available in France too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted May 14, 2019 Member Share Posted May 14, 2019 Is there a reason for using something that meets VW G13 rather than the coolants originally recommended for the K?ThanksJonathanPS: Comparison of the different VW specs from a source I've never heard of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share Posted May 14, 2019 It's in the first post. G30 is the same as BASF reference G12. The question is, should you use the Xpart OAT 5 as recommended by MG Rover instead of G30 as recommended by Caterham, or the G13 which is ecologically more friendly and the alternative.to G12? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted May 14, 2019 Member Share Posted May 14, 2019 Thanks.But I thought that you were looking at alternative specs because of problems with availability rather than any advantage.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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