Remove Silicat Bag from Your Skoda, VW, Audi, Seat the BEST way

Step by step guide on how to remove the coolant tank from your vehicle and replace with one not containing a "Silicat" bag. This applies to Skoda, VW, Audi and Seat vehicles. Tools you will need pump pliers: amzn.to/3n97S6E aborbent towel: amzn.to/42EKTRg gloves: amzn.to/40mf1P7 Disclaimer: If buy from the links above I receive a small commission which helps fund the channel. If this helps you, please consider liking and subscribing. Any questions or feedback - please leave below! Summary of basic process: Syphon old coolant out Remove electrical connector Release mounting lugs Remove pipes Refitting is a reveral of removal.

greeting does it have to be pink g12 antifreeze or can i pour green antifreeze

G12EVO from 2018

My VW Golf is from 2018. However, I do not see any inscription “with Sillikat” on my reservoir. Can I then assume that I do not have a sillicat bag in my reservoir?

I just took the tank off and took the bag out them bags are tough didn’t break the bag even though I was grabbing it really hard with long nose pliers job done . I just rinsed it out for 5 minutes just in case .

Can you please share the part reference for the new coolant tank without the silica bag? Thanks.

As soon as possible You should flush system and change colant fluid on Glysantin G65 or G12 evo

Hi, would you advise filling back up to the upper (max) line?

Great video ...im just replacing with new bottle ....ive G12+ is that ok now that ive no sil bag ?

G-12 fore sure!

When do you recommend replacement of the existing coolant after removal of the bag?

is this for both fuel variants or just diesel models? i have a polo TSi 1.2 petrol. will check mine now.. thanks for this. 👍

Hello, What spare brand do I need to buy to have a tank without a bag?

Oh yeah I saw that sucker floating away while topping up coolant on my 2015 Audi A3 Quattro. Tank was double-walled obviously because they don't want you removing it but I reckoned leaving it there would only bring trouble. Got it out with my needle nose pliers, just had to position it right with my fingers beforehand. Sometimes it's hard having big hands :( Now I understand I can only use G12 Evo coolant as it already comes with the silicates

Do they still put the bags on the new style expansion tanks?

Great video, so if i remove the bag should i use G12 from now on?

Did you top up with g12 or g13 antifreeze and do they mix ?

I guess if you wanted the cheapest solution, drain the tank out as you demonstrate and they play around with trying to get the silica bag out without the worry about it splitting and contaminating the system. I think on mine you can get to the bag so if thats the case then its worth it.

Going to attempt this on my Passat. I’m assuming you can replenish the coolant taken out to change the vessel with G12 and it will blend with whatever coolant is in the rest of the system?

just had a look at my 2015 tsi vw beetle tank, no "mit silikat" printed on the tank, look's like i've dodged a bullet then,