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1997 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT TDI
1.9L TDI I4•FWD•AUTOMATIC•diesel•turbo
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
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Fluid · Coolant

Coolant

for 1997 Volkswagen Passat TDI 1.9L TDI I4 · FWD
Fluid Type
G12 pink/purple silicate-free
Spec: VW G 012 A8D M1 (G12)
Capacity
8.5qt
8.04 L
Drain & Refill
7 qt
6.62 L
Change Interval
60,000 mi
96,540 km

Notes

Use only G12 — not G11 or Dexcool. Full drain includes block and heater

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