Yes - G11 is the blue stuff.  You can also get the same spec from BMW
(82121467704).

Jason

On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 7:13 PM, <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:

> So what is G11.  You've told us what G13, G12, G12+ all are, but not G11.
>  Is that the blue stuff that my local dealer's clerks have claimed not to
> have, only to be told by a shop supervisor that they do?  Now I use Zerex
> phosphate free.  No problems.  mcneely
>
> ---- Jason <uberhare@gmail.com> wrote:
> > The latest VW coolant is G13 (G013A8J1G).  G13 is backwards compatible
> with
> > G12 & G11.  "Mixes with anything."
> > The previous G12 (G012A8G1G also "red") was not compatible with G11.
> > G12+ is an organic hybrid that is compatible with both G11 & G12.  This
> > version was only sold by the aftermarket, I don't think VW ever carried
> it.
> >
> > G11 & G12 when mixed is BAD....
> >
> > Jason
> >
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Jan 13, 2014 at 12:44 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:
> >
> > > My understanding is that the most important question is, "Is it
> phosphate
> > > free?"  mcneely
> > >
> > > ---- Alfred Bagdan <abagdan@SHAW.CA> wrote:
> > > > Hi all Vanagonians,
> > > >
> > > > Is the new red coolant from VW safe to use on 85 Vanagon engines?  It
> > > states
> > > > on the container "Aluminum compatible", but you never know with
> Vanagons!
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > >
> > > > Alfred
> > > > 85 Westy
> > >
> > > --
> > > David McNeely
> > >
>
> --
> David McNeely
>