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  1. B5 Garage
    Hello everyone, especially members well versed in the mechanical and troubleshooting aspect of the B5.5. About a week ago took one of the most stupid decision of my life, used a sealer in my B5.5 in order to prevent any small radiator/cooling system leaks in the future. (advice seen in a video...
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    Hello everyone, am desperate enough to post this thread in the nooby tube...I will repost it in the main section when i can. About a week ago took one of the most stupid decision of my life, used a sealer in my B5.5 in order to prevent any small radiator/cooling system leaks in the future...
  3. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Has anybody ever used this power steering fluid? Prestone European Power Steering Fluid | Canadian Tire It is a "European formula" and it says use whenever CHF 11s is recommended, but I'm always wary about using Prestone or any other generic fluid brand. Especially when most people say to not...
  4. B5 Garage
    I have a prestone coolant tester that I bought from AutoZone. The coolant tester tells you the freeze point of your coolant and water mix. What the coolant tester does not tell you is the ratio of coolant to water is in your mix. I would like to know how to determine that. I couldn't find...
  5. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Hello all, I am planning to do a radiator flush on my 1998, 1.8T. I have been using Prestone antifreeze since I bought the car and apparently there has been no problem. What is the difference between using Pentosin and Prestone (or other brand antifreeze) in my Passat? Why Pentosin is...
  6. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    what's eveyone's take on using this flush kit? i rather do it myself and save some money.
  7. B5 Garage
    Hey Guys: I have read through the previous posts on flushing and plan to do this in the next day or two. I have dealer G12 to replace coolant. I do have the small tan granuals in the coolant tank and feel the need to clean the system prior to a repeated flush with the distilled water. On a...
  8. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    OK, I was in Advance for some coolant for the truck and picked this up, it's Prestone 50/50 prediluted. It says all kinds of stuff on the bottle: ("ANY extended life" was highlighted) There's an ingredient list, the fact that they are really emphasizing this can be mixed with any other coolant...
  9. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Am I going to regret it? I couldn't find G12 anywhere. It said it was for either color. So am I toast. I did this during my KO4 upgrade; which went off pretty well excepting breaking my dipstick bracket changing vacuum lines. Hopefully I'm not going to gel out; please post knowledge on this.
  10. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    I heard Prestone silicon spray is good for getting rid of squeaks for the sway-bar and links/joints....how safe is it for the rubber grommets? I know I have to keep it away from tires, just wondering what if some gets on the other rubber parts? Is there any other types of lubes for squeaks...
  11. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Noticed my anti-freeze was below the min line today, so I need to fill it up a little bit. A buddy of mine has the pre-mixed Prestone Yellow antifreeze that's supposedly good with any color, for any vehicle. Since I'm just topping it off and not doing a full flush, I don't really feel like...
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