I recently replaced the coolant and thermostat in my Stilo 1.2. The motor factor gave me pink coolant but someone here locally said the correct type is blue, and using the pink stuff will damage seals in the cooling system. The car had no coolant in it prior to me doing the change.

Can someone clarify what the correct stuff should be, and if the pink stuff is bad for the engine?

Doesn't really matter, just give the system a flush with plenty of water and fill up with new coolant.

Mine is running some generic pink flourescent stuff from Euro Car Parts for the past couple of years, no issues. The old stuff prior to that was pink as well. You just have to be careful of mixing different brands as sometimes it can turn into a sludge, so a good flush with water is very important.

Blue stuff needs replaces every 1-2 year's and pink is 5 iirc

When I replaced my coolant I filled my car with water then drove it for 30 minutes after that I emptied it then filled up with Asdas 50/50 coolant not had any problems with it and have used it in all my cars

i use pink in all our cars, paraflu if memory serves was the original coolent but this was prooved to damage o-rings.
Pink is supposed to last five years but ive found it breaks down after 3 at the mileage i cover.

Hi. I'm in the same situation.
Stilo 1.2 recommendation is Paraflu 11 which has norm FIAT 9.55523

However it's hard and expensive to find.

Can i use MOTUL INUGEL Expert -37ºC 5L (G13) since it has the norm FIAT 9.55523?

Whats the best way to "clean" the coolant system so it does not mixture with the old Paraflu 11?

herpez said:

Hi. I'm in the same situation.
Stilo 1.2 recommendation is Paraflu 11 which has norm FIAT 9.55523

However it's hard and expensive to find.

Can i use MOTUL INUGEL Expert -37ºC 5L (G13) since it has the norm FIAT 9.55523?

Whats the best way to "clean" the coolant system so it does not mixture with the old Paraflu 11?

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Drain the system (dispose of the old stuff responsibly, not just flush it into the drains) then refit the hose (you don't need to tighten the clamp).

Refill the system with normal tap water.

Run the engine a few minutes to circulate it, with the heater on Max. You don't need to have the fan on.

Drain the system again. If you can see a strong colour, refill with water and repeat. If it's colourless (you don't need to be too fanatical about this), refit the hose, tighten the clamps and then fill the system with the new stuff.

Make sure the system is bled. Drive around a while, let it all cool down completely, check for leaks and then top the system up as necessary (the morning after is usually the best time).


Ralf S.

Thank you so much!

https://www.wolflubes.com/EN_EU/Blo...to-know-about-G13-antifreeze-and-coolant.aspx

G13 is for VW cars.

Paraflu 11 Protective Fluid for Radiators: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

But you can always change from Paraflu 11 (blue) to pink Paraflu UP ( G12).

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Petronas-P...474133?hash=item58e767fdd5:g:-sIAAOSw-JJaWIRD

...and what about your nick name...do you have itching between your legs...??
:yuck:

Is it the same as 1,4 petrol?

Yes. Pink coolant will be fine, as long as you don't mix it with blue (it really looks horrible, never mind if it reacts or not..
)


Ralf S.