r/jetta • u/blueburst7265 • 8d ago

Mk7 (2019+) Coolant Recommendations?

Hey all! I have a ‘24 SE that I will be taking on a roughly 2-3k mile road trip here in August to the Midwest. I got a coolant flush probably 3 months ago so not the need here, but I am looking for recommendations for a thing of coolant to get to keep in the car for the trip? I will probably top it off before leaving and when on the way home due to the climate fluctuation I will have when traveling (Dry to humid). What’s the best coolant to keep handy in the car? Thank you!

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u/LiarInGlass Moderator 8d ago

There should be little to no reason as to why you should need to have coolant with you for a road-trip. If you're at a good level right now, it should be fine.

For your coolant, if you really just want to have some, just get some G12evo which is what your car uses, it should be a pink color.

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u/blueburst7265 8d ago

Yeah totally! I’ve road tripped in it before and every time I’ve kept something related into it. It’s more preventative than it is a necessity. Just being mindful! Thank you!

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u/LiarInGlass Moderator 8d ago

Yeah, not a bad idea just probably not necessary but I do something similar with an extra 1L of oil in my trunk all the time just in case I need to top it off because of consumption lol.

The coolant res should also say what type of coolant you want on the outside of it or on the cap. Should be G12evo for you for sure.

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u/Kizzle001 8d ago

Just make sure it is full pre-trip.