![]() If you notice an oily surface in your coolant, immediately have your mechanic inspect your Atlas for head gasket leakage. Taking off the coolant reservoir cap on a warm engine could cause the cap to up explosively and fluid to spray out of the reservoir. ![]() See our video on how to add engine coolant for tips on adding coolant to your Atlas.Īlways wear safety goggles when working on your Atlas. Make sure to check your engine when it is cold for an accurate reading. Engine coolant / antifreeze circulates through your engine to keep it cool in the summer but won't freeze in the winter. There are some instances where your vehicle can go. Adding engine coolant (also known as antifreeze) to your 2018 Volkswagen Atlas is pretty easy. If you need to add anti-freeze, be sure to check your owners manual to determine the correct type of coolant to add - in Volkswagens, it usually located in a section titled Fluid Capacities towards the end of your manual. Typically, you should have your 2021 VW Atlas coolant flush completed every 30,000 miles or every two years. The video above shows you where the coolant reservoir in your Atlas is located and how to check the coolant / antifreeze level. In order to get an accurate reading, your 3.6 liter engine should be cool to the touch when you check it. ![]() Having to check the coolant level at every fill up, and top off as necessary is so 1970’s. Not for nothing, but people buy new cars so they can expect trouble-free service for the first few years. Checking the engine coolant (also known as antifreeze) level in your 2018 Volkswagen Atlas is pretty easy. Get some G13 rated coolant and some distilled water, mix up a 50 50 blend and keep an eye on it. ![]()
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