adding oil AUDI A4 1999 B5 / 1.G AWM Engine Cooling System Components Workshop Manual
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Because of its high boiling point, the coolant 
improves engine reliability under heavy loads, 
particularly in countries with tropical climates. 
     Protection against frost must be assured to 
about -25 C (in arctic climatic countries to 
about -35 C). 
     
The coolant concentration must not be reduced 
by adding water, even in warmer seasons and 
in warmer countries. The anti-freeze ratio must 
be at least 40 %. 
     If greater frost protection is required in very cold 
climates, the amount of G 012 A8 D can be 
increased, but only up to 60% (this gives frost 
protection to about -40 C). Otherwise, frost 
protection is reduced again and cooling 
effectiveness is also reduced. 
     
Only use clean drinking water for mixing the 
coolant. 
     If radiator, heat exchanger, cylinder head or 
cylinder head gasket is replaced, do not reuse 
old coolant. 
     Use special tool T10007 to check frost 
protection of coolant additive G012 A8 D in 
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