The "low" coolant indicator is extremely important especially in the event
of a sudden major coolant loss. The gauge sensor relies on water passing by
it. No coolant, on over temp indication until you get steam. The Jetta
engine is a little better than the water boxer as at least the senor is on
or near the head.

Dennis

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Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 2:58 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Coolant Low Level Light Useful?

Hi all.

Like most, I check oil/coolant almost every day when on long trips. But.....

In the event of a sudden coolant loss, have others found that this
light gave enough warning so they could pull over in time to prevent
the engine from over heating? (assuming there's somewhere safe nearby
to pull over)

I realize my Westy's Jetta engine has different coolant
plumbing/paths, but if it's useful on the WBX, I'll read up on relays
and wire one up.

Neil.

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