VOLKSWAGEN How to Add/Refill Engine Coolant/Antifreeze/How To Check Coolant Level VW TAOS(2022-2026), by Spot On Works on YouTube. 2 min 18 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 18 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Park on level ground and let the engine cool completely. Never open the coolant cap while the engine is hot, because pressurised hot coolant can spray out and burn you.
Pull the bonnet release inside the car and lift the bonnet, propping it on its strut.
Find the coolant expansion tank. On the Taos it is a translucent plastic bottle in the engine bay, usually with a black cap marked with a coolant symbol.
Check the level against the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the tank. With a cold engine the level should sit between the two marks.
If the level is below MIN, slowly unscrew the cap. Let any pressure hiss out before lifting it fully.
Top up with the coolant specified in your owner's manual, pouring slowly until the level reaches the MAX mark. Do not overfill.
Refit the cap and tighten it firmly by hand until it clicks or seats fully.
Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes, then switch off and recheck the level once cool. Top up again if it has dropped.
Tips and common mistakes
Use only the coolant type listed in your owner's manual. Mixing different types can damage the cooling system.
Check the level when the engine is cold, since hot coolant expands and gives a false high reading.
If you keep losing coolant often, there may be a leak. Have a mechanic pressure-test the system.
Never top up a hot engine with cold coolant, as the sudden temperature change can crack components.
Questions
Can I just add water instead of coolant?
Only in an emergency. Plain water dilutes the antifreeze and lowers its protection, so top up with the correct coolant as soon as you can.
How often should I check the coolant level?
Check it every few weeks and before long trips. A slow drop is normal over time, but a fast drop points to a leak.
Does this work on other VW models?
The same basic method applies to many VW models such as the Tiguan, Jetta and Atlas, but the tank location and coolant spec can differ, so check your manual.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
