Is this diesel specific? Meaning a 2007 Passat 2.0T FSI would not have it?
@TheVWMechanic_official
2 ай бұрын
Not diesel specific but only fitted in tank if “mit silikat” printed on bottle
@gazeddy
Жыл бұрын
forbidden tea bag :D
@TheVWMechanic_official
Жыл бұрын
Awful things aren’t they
@gazeddy
Жыл бұрын
@@TheVWMechanic_official yeh but im not sure i buy them being the cause of the matrixes blocking but thats another story
@seifyboy2832
Жыл бұрын
I was trying to get it out on my brother golf r which I didn’t and now it’s saying low coolant level. Do you think it’s because of the pins? I was touching them with the pillars.
@TheVWMechanic_official
Жыл бұрын
I can’t see just touching them with pliers would cause an issue with it have you checked the plug is fully in and the wiring is all ok….to rule out the bottle unplug the plug to the bottle and place a wire from one terminal to the other and if the warning light goes out then your bottle is at fault
@tsd550
7 ай бұрын
The sensor works by the conductive nature of the coolant allowing a tiny electric current to flow between the pins. When the coolant drops there is no longer a current flow and that is what triggers the warning. I have had false ‘low coolant’ warnings on my 1999 SEAT a few times, (coolant level well above minimum mark and covering both pins). Over time, a slightly dull film forms on the stainless steel sensor pins. This film has an insulting effect which eventually stops the flow of current, causing a false warning of low coolant. A Temporary fix is to open the lid, when cold of course!, and use a screwdriver to scrape the film from the parts of the pins that are accessible. A better fix is to change the bottle, which is a surprisingly low cost item, for a change.
@gigilengyel9794
Жыл бұрын
Tienen que cambiar el anticongelante por completo con el G12 evo
@TheVWMechanic_official
Жыл бұрын
Can you translate into English for me please
@tsd550
7 ай бұрын
If that stupid thing ruptured during the process of removal you are going to have a bad day as a result. Personally, I would fit a new bottle, (they are now supplied without this bag), and top up the tiny amount of coolant you will lose in the process. The reservoir is a surprisingly inexpensive part. at least at the time of writing this anyway!
@TheVWMechanic_official
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment 😀
@richardwillson101
5 ай бұрын
Having just removed mine, I would say that rupturing it is low risk if you are gentle, its a very resilient material, however if it is already split at a seam, you risk allowing more of the gel out.
@stuartjenkins3506
Жыл бұрын
Which Skoda models have this bag fitted? I have a 2020 70 plate Karoq 1.5 petrol.....
@TheVWMechanic_official
Жыл бұрын
Not just skoda buddy it’s across the vag range…if your coolant bottle says mit silikat on the front there is silica in there somewhere it might be in bag form(which you can remove) or built into a second skin which you can’t remove but the new tanks you can purchase don’t have them in
@A_Manc_in_Yorkshire
Жыл бұрын
Just been to remove mine and there's nothing in there? Very brown water though.
@TheVWMechanic_official
Жыл бұрын
What car have you got and does it say mit silikat on the bottle
@A_Manc_in_Yorkshire
Жыл бұрын
@The VW Mechanic yeah it does say it on the bottle, its a 2015 passat 2.0TDi, if it had burst I'd have atleast thought the bag would be there, car gets upto temperature and heater blows hot after 10-15 minutes driving.
@jahid_1
5 ай бұрын
@@A_Manc_in_Yorkshirewhat was the fix on this
@juankyx206
2 жыл бұрын
What kind of problem, what car
@TheVWMechanic_official
2 жыл бұрын
Volkswagen group diesel cars from roughly 2014 onwards
@accer555
Жыл бұрын
Does audi diesel from 2015 have one?
@TheVWMechanic_official
Жыл бұрын
Have a look at your coolant reservoir and if it says “mit silikat” on the bottle then yea it does
@accer555
Жыл бұрын
@@TheVWMechanic_official no, there is no label "mit silikat" so i think im good 😁
@TheVWMechanic_official
Жыл бұрын
Your winning 😃
@Unexpectedperspectivesnow
9 ай бұрын
My Audi S1 from 2015 doesn't say Mit Silikat but it has the bag. G13 written on the reservoir.
@arfetherussian
8 ай бұрын
Why don’t you pick your lazy ass up and check
@zebylonwegler4646
2 жыл бұрын
Why do they have that?
@TheVWMechanic_official
2 жыл бұрын
Supposed to be helpful for the coolant which works in theory but with them splitting and blocking the cooling system that’s not what’s happened
@zebylonwegler4646
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheVWMechanic_official sounds like a vw thing to do
@TheVWMechanic_official
2 жыл бұрын
Your absolutely right lol
@lazer1235
Жыл бұрын
This has happened to my 2014 golf gtd, coolant keeps dropping after long motorway runs and the heaters dont heat up, just blows cold air How much does it cost to replace the heater matrix and get it fixed?
@TheVWMechanic_official
Жыл бұрын
Yours has a bit of an odd symptom so I would have yours checked out by your trusted mechanic first and if he doesn’t find any external leaks i.e with water pumps and that then show him this video :)
@lazer1235
Жыл бұрын
@@TheVWMechanic_official cheers mate i will!
@TheVWMechanic_official
Жыл бұрын
Keep me posted I love hearing customer experiences
Good evening, thanks for the comment. The coolant you would use is g12 EVO and just keep on top of coolant changes :). Hope this helps
@jaishs5207
Жыл бұрын
@@TheVWMechanic_official can you use the same golf mk7.5 golf r once removing this?
@TheVWMechanic_official
Жыл бұрын
What do you mean?
@rsgacolytefrost46
Жыл бұрын
@@TheVWMechanic_official can i use g13 (g 12 evo+) coolant with a 2012 jetta 2.0 s auto
@TheVWMechanic_official
Жыл бұрын
G12++ mixes well with G13, also with G11, G12 and G12+ but there is a loss of corrosion protection. G13 mixes well with G12++, also with G11, G12 and G12+ but there is a loss of corrosion protection.
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