Group standard TL 774

Issue 2024-06

Class. No.: 57341

Descriptors: alternative powertrain, boiling point elevation, conventional powertrain, coolant,
coolant additive, corrosion protection, engine coolant circuit, ethylene glycol,
freezing point depression, glycerin, ready-to-use coolant

Ethylene-Glycol-Based Coolant Additive

Materials Requirements

8 Types: C, F, G, H, J, K, L, M

Previous issues
TL 774: 1973-05, 1974-07, 1975-10, 1976-06, 1977-06, 1979-09, 1980-12, 1982-04,
1983-12, 1984-03, 1988-11, 1989-11, 1990-08, 1994-09, 1996-11, 1999-07,
2002-02, 2002-10, 2004-06, 2005-10, 2008-06, 2008-11, 2009-10, 2010-08,
2012-09, 2012-11, 2013-10, 2014-09, 2015-07, 2016-09, 2017-06, 2017-09,
2021-06, 2024-01

Changes
The following changes have been made to TL 774: 2024-01:
a) Standard-part numbers [Link] to [Link] added
b) Section 4.4.8 „TL 774-M“ revised

Contents
Page
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................... 3
2 Definitions .................................................................................................................. 3
3 Designation ................................................................................................................ 3
4 Requirements ............................................................................................................. 3
4.1 General requirements ................................................................................................ 3
4.2 Miscibility .................................................................................................................... 3
4.3 Storage life ................................................................................................................. 3
4.4 Types .......................................................................................................................... 4
4.4.1 TL 774-C .................................................................................................................... 4
4.4.2 TL 774-F ..................................................................................................................... 4
4.4.3 TL 774-G .................................................................................................................... 4
4.4.4 TL 774-H .................................................................................................................... 4
4.4.5 TL 774-J ..................................................................................................................... 4
4.4.6 TL 774-K .................................................................................................................... 4
4.4.7 TL 774-L ..................................................................................................................... 4
4.4.8 TL 774-M .................................................................................................................... 4

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4.5 Standard-part numbers .............................................................................................. 5

4.6 Build sample approval (BMG) .................................................................................... 8
5 Composition and color ............................................................................................... 9
6 Further properties ..................................................................................................... 10
6.1 Corrosion properties and cavitation behavior ........................................................... 11
6.1.1 Behavior in vibration test as per FVV, guideline R530 ............................................. 11
6.1.2 Behavior in the dynamic corrosion test (Volkswagen high-temperature test sys-
tem) and visual assessments as per FVV, guideline R530 ...................................... 12
6.1.3 Behavior in the dynamic corrosion test (Volkswagen high-temperature test sys-
tem) after cleaning with water .................................................................................. 13
6.1.4 Behavior in the dynamic corrosion test (Volkswagen high-temperature test sys-
tem) with „central cooling channel“ round test object and visual assessment ......... 13
6.1.5 Residual silicate content after repeated dynamic corrosion test (Volkswagen
high-temperature test system), types C, G, H, J, and L only ................................... 14
6.1.6 Behavior in the cavitation chamber (knock chamber) as per FVV, guideline R530 .. 14
6.1.7 Behavior in the corrosion test with heat phase (FVV high-temperature test,
modular heat test apparatus [MHTA]) as per FVV, guideline R530 .......................... 15
6.1.8 Behavior in the high-temperature coolant testing system in the "modified test
cycle" as per FVV project „Limit temperature II“ (FVV project no. 1 066), (type L
only) ......................................................................................................................... 16
6.1.9 Requirements for material compatibility ................................................................... 17
7 Requirements for the water used as mixing water for factory filling and „ready-
to-use“ coolants ........................................................................................................ 17
8 Requirements for the glycerin quality ....................................................................... 17
9 Requirements for „ready-to-use“ coolants ................................................................ 18
10 Notes on testing ....................................................................................................... 19
10.1 Water content ........................................................................................................... 19
10.2 Corrosion protection ................................................................................................. 19
10.3 Aluminum alloys ....................................................................................................... 19
10.4 Foam formation ........................................................................................................ 19
10.4.1 Foam formation in the shaking flask ........................................................................ 19
10.4.2 Foam degeneration capability; testing of filling capability under production fac-
tory filling conditions ................................................................................................. 20
10.5 Stability ..................................................................................................................... 21
10.6 Temperature curve over 30 h ................................................................................... 21
10.7 Oxidation stability after autoclave aging, (type L only) ............................................. 21
10.8 Oxidation stability after aging as per ASTM D4340, (type L only) ............................ 22
10.9 Evaporation behavior, residue formation, and residue solubility of the develop-
ment coolant ............................................................................................................. 23
10.10 Property behavior after defined introduction of fluxes (KAlF4) ................................. 24
11 Applicable documents .............................................................................................. 24
12 Bibliography ............................................................................................................. 25
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1 Scope
This standard defines the materials requirements for ethylene-glycol-based and ethylene-gly-
col/glycerin-based coolant additives.

2 Definitions

Demineralized water
Specially prepared mixing water; also referred to as deionized water or distilled water. Demineral-
ized water is free of salts and their ions.

3 Designation
Example of a violet coolant additive:
Coolant additive as per TL 774-J

4 Requirements

4.1 General requirements

Approval of first supply and changes as per Volkswagen standard VW 01155
Sample inspection, release, and delivery as per VW 50156
Material quality verification as per VW 52000.
Material conformity as per VW 91101
Before delivering the sample quantity, the contractor must provide the Fuels, Coolants, Fluids, and
Lubricants department with digital versions of all diagrams relevant to the delivered coolant with
regard to the essential physical properties of coolant admixtures (e.g., specific thermal capacities
and conductivities, viscosity or vapor pressure properties, freezing and setting points). This data is
stored in the internal work folder „Produktive Betriebsstoffe“ (Fuels, Coolants, Fluids, and Lubri-
cants Used in Production).
The requirement „as per sample“ is a quality specification of a sample that has been released.

4.2 Miscibility
The different types of coolant additives must be miscible with each other in any ratio with all cool-
ants of the same type without any degradation of the functional characteristics. The contractor
must provide suitable verification of this.

4.3 Storage life

The storage life in unopened original packaging is ≥ 3 years at -25 °C to 50 °C.
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4.4 Types

4.4.1 TL 774-C
[G11] For all engines, including light-metal engines. Blue-green color (must no longer be used for
factory filling of Volkswagen Group vehicles)

4.4.2 TL 774-F
[G12+] For all engines, including all-aluminum engines. Violet color (must no longer be used for
factory filling of Volkswagen Group vehicles)

4.4.3 TL 774-G
[G12++] For all engines, including all-aluminum engines. Violet color

4.4.4 TL 774-H
[G12++Di] For all engines, including all-aluminum engines. Only for engine run-in test beds. Either
colorless or colored (red and fluorescein dyes)

4.4.5 TL 774-J
[G13] For all engines, including all-aluminum engines. Violet color

4.4.6 TL 774-K
[G16] For all engines, including all-aluminum engines. Yellow color

4.4.7 TL 774-L
[G12evo] For all engines, including all-aluminum engines. Violet color

4.4.8 TL 774-M
[G15] Coolant with limited conductivity (for, e.g., BEV and xHEV). Blue-green color
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4.5 Standard-part numbers

See table 1.

Table 1 – Standard-part numbers

TL 774-C, blue-green N.052.774.C0
TL 774-F, violet N.052.774.F0

N.052.774.F1 (for Porsche onlya))

TL 774-G, violet N.052.774.G0
N.052.774.G1 (mixture consisting of 40% N.052.774.G0 and 60% water as per Technical Sup-
ply Specification TL 52541);
only for factory filling
N.052.774.G5 (mixture consisting of 50% N.052.774.G0 and 50% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (G12++, concentrate variant)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 40% [Link] and 60% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 50% [Link] and 50% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (G12++, concentrate variant)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 40% [Link] and 60% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 50% [Link] and 50% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (G12++, concentrate variant)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 40% [Link] and 60% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 50% [Link] and 50% water as per TL 52541)
TL 774-H, colorless N.052.774.H0
N.052.774.H4 (mixture consisting of 40% N.052.774.H0 and 60% water as per TL 52541)
N.052.774.H2
N.052.774.H6 (mixture consisting of 40% N.052.774.H2 and 60% water as per TL 52541)
N.052.774.H8
N.052.774.H9 (mixture consisting of 40% N.052.774.H8 and 60% water as per TL 52541)
TL 774-H, colored N.052.774.H1
N.052.774.H5 (mixture consisting of 40% N.052.774.H1 and 60% water as per TL 52541)
N.052.774.H3
N.052.774.H7 (mixture consisting of 40% N.052.774.H3 and 60% water as per TL 52541)
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Table 1 (continued)
TL 774-J, violet N.052.774.J0 (G13, concentrate variant)

N.052.774.J1 (G13, concentrate variant for combined heat and power [CHP] plants onlyb))

N.052.774.J2 (mixture consisting of 40% N.052.774.J1 and 60% water). Only for CHP plantsb)
N.052.774.J3 (mixture consisting of 20% N.052.774.J1 and 80% water). Colorless. Only for
CHP plantsb)
N.052.774.J4 (mixture consisting of 40% N.052.774.J0 and 60% water as per TL 52541);
only for factory filling
N.052.774.J5 (mixture consisting of 50% N.052.774.J0 and 50% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (G13, concentrate variant)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 40% [Link] and 60% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 50% [Link] and 50% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (G13, concentrate variant)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 40% [Link] and 60% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 50% [Link] and 50% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (G13, concentrate variant)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 40% [Link] and 60% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 50% [Link] and 50% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (G13, concentrate variant)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 40% [Link] and 60% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 50% [Link] and 50% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (G13, concentrate variant)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 40% [Link] and 60% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 50% [Link] and 50% water as per TL 52541)
TL 774-K, yellow N.052.774.K0 (G16, concentrate variant)
N.052.774.K1 (G16, „ready-to-use“ coolant; freezing protection: -27 °C)
N.052.774.K2 (G16, „ready-to-use“ coolant; freezing protection: -37 °C)
[Link] (G16, concentrate variant)
[Link] (G16, „ready-to-use“ coolant; freezing protection: -27 °C)
[Link] (G16, „ready-to-use“ coolant; freezing protection: -37 °C)
[Link] (G16, concentrate variant)
[Link] (G16, „ready-to-use“ coolant; freezing protection: -27 °C)
[Link] (G16, „ready-to-use“ coolant; freezing protection: -37 °C)
[Link] (G16, concentrate variant)
[Link] (G16, „ready-to-use“ coolant; freezing protection: -27 °C)
[Link] (G16, „ready-to-use“ coolant; freezing protection: -37 °C)
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Table 1 (continued)
TL 774-L, violet N.052.774.L0 (G12evo, concentrate variant)

N.052.774.L1 (G12evo, concentrate variant for after-sales service use onlyc))

N.052.774.L4 (mixture consisting of 40% N.052.774.L0 and 60% water as per TL 52541);
only for factory filling
N.052.774.L5 (mixture consisting of 50% N.052.774.L0 and 50% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (G12evo, concentrate variant)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 40% [Link] and 60% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 50% [Link] and 50% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (G12evo, concentrate variant)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 40% [Link] and 60% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 50% [Link] and 50% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (G12evo, concentrate variant)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 40% [Link] and 60% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 50% [Link] and 50% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (G12evo, concentrate variant)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 40% [Link] and 60% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 50% [Link] and 50% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (G12evo, concentrate variant)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 40% [Link] and 60% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 50% [Link] and 50% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (G12evo, concentrate variant, genuine replacement part; only for the French
marketd))
[Link] (mixture consisting of 50% [Link] and 50% mixing water as per
TL 52541, genuine replacement part; only for the French marketd))
[Link] (G12evo, concentrate variant, genuine replacement part; only for the NAR mar-
kete))
[Link] (mixture consisting of 50% [Link] and 50% mixing water as per
TL 52541, genuine replacement part; only for the NAR markete))
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Table 1 (continued)
TL 774-M, blue-green [Link] (G15, concentrate variant)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 40% [Link] and 60% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 50% [Link] and 50% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (G15, concentrate variant)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 40% [Link] and 60% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 50% [Link] and 50% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (G15, concentrate variant)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 40% [Link] and 60% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 50% [Link] and 50% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (G15, concentrate variant)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 40% [Link] and 60% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 50% [Link] and 50% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (G15, concentrate variant)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 40% [Link] and 60% water as per TL 52541)
[Link] (mixture consisting of 50% [Link] and 50% water as per TL 52541)
a) Must not be used in other Volkswagen Group vehicles due to different anti-foaming components.
b) Must not be used in Volkswagen Group vehicles due to elevated amounts of dye.
c) May only be used in after-sales service as leak detection aid in Volkswagen Group vehicles due to elevated amounts of dye (ap-
prox. 16 g/kg of coolant additive).
d) May only be used in the French spare-parts market due to the specific bitterant (denaturant) content for conformity with the mar-
ket.
e) May only be used in the North American Region (NAR) spare-parts market due to the specific bitterant (denaturant) content for
conformity with the market.

Note: The mixing ratios (%) are always specified in volume percent (vol%).

4.6 Build sample approval (BMG)

Coolant additives are subject to obligatory build sample approval.
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5 Composition and color

See table 2.

Table 2 – Coolant concentrates

No. Property Unit Requirement
TL 774-C TL 774-F TL 774-G TL 774-H TL 774-J TL 774-L
[G11] [G12+] [G12++] [G12++DI] [G13] [G12evo]
1 Ethylene glycol Percent by
Balance
(1,2-ethanediol) weight
2 Glycerin 10 to 40
Percent by Not per-
(1,2,3-propanetriol) Not permissible (as per
weight missible
sample)
3 Corrosion inhibitors ≥5 3,5 to 5 3,5 to 7,5
Total Percent by
The use of borax as the sole corrosion inhibitor is not permitted.
weight
Heavy metals (such as vanadates) are also not permitted as inhibitors.
4 Water content, Percent by
≤3 ≤5
see section 10.1 weight
5 Silicates 500 to 680
Determination by: computed
Inductively coupled as SiO2, in-
400 430
plasma (ICP) optical cluding a Not per-
mg/l 400 to 500 to to
emission spectrometry stabilizer missible
500 550
(OES) or atomic ab- contain-
sorption spectrometry ing ≈ 10%
(AAS) Si
6 Borax - Not permissible
7 Amines Not permissible
8 Imidazole - Not permissible
9 Phosphates Percent by
Not permissible ≤ 0,30
weight
10 Nitritea) Not permissible
11 Denatonium benzoate
ppm 25 None 25 to 75
bitterant
12 Color Blue-green Violet Optional Violet
13 Dyeb) Optional As per sample

14 Vapor phase inhibitor Admixture

- -
required
a) Nitro aromatics are also not permitted.
b) The dye used must be stable with regard to temperature and must not degrade the corrosion protection.
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6 Further properties
See table 3.

Table 3 – Additional properties of coolant concentrates

No. Property Unit Requirement
TL 774-C TL 774-F TL 774-G TL 774-H TL 774-J TL 774-L
[G11] [G12+] [G12++] [G12++DI] [G13] [G12evo]
1 Density d20 1,11 to 1,11 to
g/cm3 1,11 to 1,14
as per DIN 51757 1,16 1,14
2 Flash point
°C ≥ 110
as per DIN EN ISO 2719
3 Refractive index nD 1,425 to 1,425 to
1,425 to 1,438
as per DIN 51423-1 1,445 1,438
4 Conductivity
as per American Society
for Testing and Materials µS As per sample
(ASTM) publication
ASTM D1125
5 Boiling point
as per ASTM D1120, °C ≥ 170
undiluted
6 Reserve alkalinity
(ml HCl, 0,1 mol/l) ≥ 11,0 ≥ 5,0 ≥ 8,0
as per ASTM D1121
7 pH value
7.1 33 vol% in distilled water 7,7 to 8,5
7.2 50 vol% in distilled water ≥ 7,5 - ≥ 7,5
8 Corrosion protection as per ASTM D1384 and section 10.2
8.1 Heavy metals
8.1.1 Change in weight g/m2 ≤4 ≤3 ≤2
8.1.2 Change in weight
g/m2 Omitted ≤1 ≤2
after cleaning with water
8.2 Aluminum alloys; see section 10.3
8.2.1 Change in weight g/m2 ≤2
8.2.2 Change in weight
g/m2 Omitted ≤2
after cleaning with water
9 Protection against
crevice corrosion
Maximum characteristic 2
as per Test Standard
PV 1432
9.1 Ground test surface Incipient discoloration permissible
9.2 Milled test surface Discoloration and incipient blackening permissible
10 Foam formation; see section 10.4
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Table 3 (continued)
No. Property Unit Requirement
TL 774-C TL 774-F TL 774-G TL 774-H TL 774-J TL 774-L
[G11] [G12+] [G12++] [G12++DI] [G13] [G12evo]
11 Paint compatibility
No irreversible stain formation
as per ASTM D1882
12 Silicate stability
as per ASTM D4340, No floccu-
Omitted No flocculation
PV 1426, and lation
section 10.5
13 Inhibitor stability
as per ASTM D4340 Omitted No flocculation
and section 10.5
14 Long-term stability No significant changes
as per ASTM D4340 Omitted in the physical proper-
and section 10.5 ties
15 Hard water stability
No flocculation
as per PV 1426
16 Foam degeneration ca-
pability as per PV 1474 s ≤4
and section 10.4
17 Degree of corrosion as per DIN 51360-2
Concentration:
17.1 20 vol% Character-
≤3 ≤4 ≤3
istic
17.2 40 vol% Character-
≤1 ≤2 ≤1
istic
18 Temperature curve
over 30 h in the dynamic
high-temperature test
°C - ≤ 20
system;
see section 10.6,
max. increase
19 Oxidation stability after autoclave aging; see section 10.7
20 Oxidation stability after aging based on ASTM D4340 and section 10.8
21 Evaporation behavior, residue formation, and residue solubility; see section 10.9
22 Property behavior after defined introduction of fluxes (KAlF4); see section 10.10

6.1 Corrosion properties and cavitation behavior

As per the guidelines of the Forschungsvereinigung Verbrennungskraftmaschinen e. V., hereinafter
referred to as "FVV."

6.1.1 Behavior in vibration test as per FVV, guideline R530

The concentrations are 20 vol% and 40 vol% of the coolant additive.
See table 4.
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Table 4 – Behavior in the vibration test

Metal Medium Standardized weight loss
TL 774-C TL 774-F TL 774-G TL 774-H TL 774-J TL 774-L
Aluminum Fresh ≤ 1,2 ≤ 2,0
Gray cast iron Fresh ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,15

Weight loss in the test medium

Standardized weight loss:
Weight loss in water with 10°dH

6.1.2 Behavior in the dynamic corrosion test (Volkswagen high-temperature test

system) and visual assessments as per FVV, guideline R530

[Link] Type C
As aluminum alloys, test the following materials at a minimum:
– EN AC-Al Si10Mg(Cu)
– EN AC-Al Si6Cu4
As gray cast iron material, test the following material:
– EN GJL-250
Concentration; see table 5

Table 5 – Concentration of the coolant additive

Volume percent of coolant additive: 20% 40%
Metal Medium Weight loss in mg/test object
Aluminum Deionized water, fresh ≤ 50 ≤ 20
Water, 10°dH, fresh ≤ 50 ≤ 20
Gray cast iron Deionized water, fresh ≤ 40 ≤ 20
Water, 10°dH, fresh ≤ 40 ≤ 20

Only surface corrosion is permissible – no pitting.

[Link] Types F, G, H, J, and L

As aluminum alloys, test the following materials at a minimum:
– EN AC-Al Si10Mg(Cu)
– EN AC-Al Si6Cu4
As gray cast iron material, test the following material:
– EN GJL-250
Concentration; see table 6
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Table 6 – Concentration of the coolant additive

Volume percent of coolant additive: 20% 40%
Metal Medium Weight loss in mg/test object
Aluminum Deionized water, fresh ≤ 100 ≤ 40
Water, 10°dH, fresh ≤ 80 ≤ 30
Gray cast iron Deionized water, fresh ≤ 80 ≤ 40
Water, 10°dH, fresh ≤ 60 ≤ 30

Only surface corrosion is permissible – no pitting.

6.1.3 Behavior in the dynamic corrosion test (Volkswagen high-temperature test

system) after cleaning with water

[Link] Types F, G, H, J, and L

As aluminum alloys, test the following materials at a minimum:
– EN AC-Al Si10Mg(Cu)
– EN AC-Al Si6Cu4
As gray cast iron material, test the following material:
– EN GJL-250
Concentration; see table 7

Table 7 – Concentration of the coolant additive

Volume percent of coolant additive: 20% 40%
Metal Medium Weight loss in mg/test object
Aluminum Deionized water, fresh ≤ 50 ≤ 20
Water, 10°dH, fresh ≤ 40 ≤ 15
Gray cast iron Deionized water, fresh ≤ 40 ≤ 20
Water, 10°dH, fresh ≤ 30 ≤ 15

The specifications for weight loss apply both to heated and unheated specimens.
Only surface corrosion is permissible – no pitting.

6.1.4 Behavior in the dynamic corrosion test (Volkswagen high-temperature test

system) with „central cooling channel“ round test object and visual assessment
Based on FVV, guideline R530 [1]
Heat output: 60 W/cm2
Volumetric flow rate: 4 l/min
Coolant feed temperature: 90 °C
As aluminum alloys, test the following materials at a minimum:
– EN AC-Al Si10Mg(Cu)
– EN AC-Al Si6Cu4
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„Central cooling channel“ test object for FVV high-temperature test; see figure 1

Figure 1 – „Central cooling channel“ test object for FVV high-temperature test (dimensions
and other information available from the purchaser)

Requirements in the dynamic corrosion test (table 8) after cleaning with water
Table 8 – Concentration of the coolant additive
Volume percent of coolant additive: 20% 40%
Metal Medium Weight loss in mg/test object
Aluminum alloys Deionized water, fresh ≤ 100
(heated test object) Water, 10°dH, fresh ≤ 150
As per sample
Aluminum alloys Deionized water, fresh ≤ 80
(unheated test object) Water, 10°dH, fresh ≤ 130

The specifications for weight loss apply both to heated and unheated specimens.
Only surface corrosion is permissible – no pitting.
The test object temperature must not change by more than 20 K over a test duration of 30 h.

6.1.5 Residual silicate content after repeated dynamic corrosion test (Volkswagen high-
temperature test system), types C, G, H, J, and L only
The concentration is 40 vol% of the coolant additive.
Repeat the FVV high-temperature test with the same liquid, but with a new Al test object. After the
second test, it is not the corroded amount of the Al test object that is measured. In this case, the
residual silicate content in the liquid is the decisive factor.
Residual silicate content: As per sample

6.1.6 Behavior in the cavitation chamber (knock chamber) as per FVV, guideline R530
Test the following materials in the cavitation chamber:
– Resting test object EN AC-Al Si10Mg(Cu)
– Resting test object EN GJL-250
– Vibrating test object MMN 380.3
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See table 9.

Table 9 – Behavior in the cavitation chamber

Metal Concentration Weight loss, mg/test object
TL 774-C TL 774-F TL 774-G TL 774-H TL 774-J TL 774-L
Test objects from
the cavitation
chamber
20 vol% As per sample
Test objects from
the test object
package
Test objects from
the cavitation
chamber
40 vol% As per sample
Test objects from
the test object
package

6.1.7 Behavior in the corrosion test with heat phase (FVV high-temperature test,
modular heat test apparatus [MHTA]) as per FVV, guideline R530

[Link] Test with ion-exchanged water as per FVV, guideline R530

As aluminum alloys, test the following materials at a minimum:
– EN AC-Al Si10Mg(Cu)
– EN AC-Al Si6Cu4
As gray cast iron material, test the following material:
– EN GJL-250
Use the test object package as per ASTM D1384.
See table 10.

Table 10 – Test with ion-exchanged water

Metal Concentration Weight loss, mg/test object
TL 774-C TL 774-F TL 774-G TL 774-H TL 774-J TL 774-L
Test objects from
the high-tempera-
ture chamber
40 vol% As per sample
Test objects from
the test object
package
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[Link] Test with synthetically hard water as per FVV, guideline R530
As aluminum alloys, test the following materials at a minimum:
– EN AC-Al Si10Mg(Cu)
– EN AC-Al Si6Cu4
As gray cast iron material, test the following material:
– EN GJL-250
See table 11.

Table 11 – Test with synthetically hard water

Metal Concentration Weight loss, mg/test object
TL 774-C TL 774-F TL 774-G TL 774-H TL 774-J TL 774-L
Test objects from
the high-tempera-
ture chamber
40 vol% As per sample
Test objects from
the test object
package

Use the test object package as per ASTM D1384.

6.1.8 Behavior in the high-temperature coolant testing system in the "modified test
cycle" as per FVV project „Limit temperature II“ (FVV project no. 1 066), (type L
only)
Use the following parameter settings as test conditions:
Coolant concentration: 20 vol% (balance of demineralized water)
Coolant feed temperature: 115 °C
System pressure: 2,5 bar
Flow rate: 20 l/min
Heat output: Approx. 3 000 W
Test duration: 96 h
Coolant volume: 3,5 l
Use EN AC-Al Si10Mg(Cu) as the test object material.
Provide complete documentation of the test conditions and results.
See table 12.

Table 12 – Behavior in the high-temperature coolant testing system

No. Property Unit Requirement
1 Gravimetric evaluation (weight change) mg < 1 000
2 Visual evaluation of the water-carrying part surface No pitting permis-
sible
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No. Property Unit Requirement
3 Part temperature increase (temperature curve) over the test duration °C < 25
4 Results of the full coolant analysis after the end of the test Percent by weight As per sample
or ppm

6.1.9 Requirements for material compatibility

The supplier must ensure compatibility with polymer and elastomer materials under the operating
conditions found in the engine in the form of compatibility tests, and document the compatibility in a
test report.
Polymers:
– PA66-GF30 as per TL 52682
– PPA
– sPS
– PPS
– PP/PE as per VW 44045
Elastomers:
– EPDM/HNBR/FKM as per TL 52316
– EPDM as per TL 52361
– FKM
Released materials of the specified materials classes and their exact test procedures can be re-
quested from the appropriate Materials Engineering department if needed.

7 Requirements for the water used as mixing water for factory filling and „ready-to-
use“ coolants
The mixing water to be mixed with coolant additives must always meet the requirements specified
in TL 52541. Deviations from these requirements are only permissible following the approval of ex-
ceptions by the person responsible for fuels, coolants, fluids, and lubricants at the respective
brand. The exclusive use of demineralized water, as well as a mixture of potable water and demin-
eralized water, to adhere to the required limits as per TL 52541, table „Composition and require-
ments“ is permissible.

8 Requirements for the glycerin quality

The glycerin used in coolants of part generation G13 must always be pre-cleaned by distillation
and come from the following sources: recycling (e.g., processing of edible fat), animal cadaver ren-
dering, or biodiesel extraction (use of renewable raw materials). The coolant supplier must adhere
to the requirements on the glycerin being used that are specified in table 13 and the supplier must
regularly documented this.
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Table 13 – Requirements for the glycerin quality

No. Property Unit Requirement
1 Glycerin content
Percent by weight > 99,5
as per DIN 51405 (GC)
2 Density d20
kg/m3 > 1,26
as per DIN 51757
3 Water content
% < 0,5
as per DIN 51777
4 pH value as per ASTM D1287
4.1 50 vol% in distilled water 5,5 to 8
5 Aldehydes ppm < 10
6 Organic halogens ppm < 30
7 Copper ppm < 0,1
8 Chlorides ppm < 10
9 Iron ppm < 0,2
10 Heavy metals ppm <5

9 Requirements for „ready-to-use“ coolants

„Ready-to-use“ coolants must always be prepared using only released coolant additives with BMG
and mixing water qualities as per TL 52541. The inhibitors (both organic and inorganic additives)
must constitute at least half of the coolant concentrate as specified. „Ready-to-use“ coolants re-
quire a separate release by the Fuels, Coolants, Fluids, and Lubricants department.
See table 14 for additional requirements.

Table 14 – Requirements for „ready-to-use“ coolants

No. Property Unit Requirement
TL 774-G TL 774-J TL 774-L
(N.052.774.G5) (N.052.774.J5) (N.052.774.L5)
1 Water content,
% 46 to 50
see section 10.1
2 Density d20
kg/m3 1,065 to 1,080 1,075 to 1,085 1,065 to 1,080
as per DIN 51757
3 Flash point
°C ≥ 110
as per DIN EN ISO 2719
4 Refractive index nD
1,385 to 1,392 1,382 to 1,395 1,385 to 1,392
as per DIN 51423-1
5 Boiling point
as per ASTM D1120 °C 106 to 111
in as-received condition
6 Freezing point
as per ASTM D1177 °C ≤ -35
in as-received condition
7 pH value 8,1 to 8,5
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Table 14 (continued)
No. Property Unit Requirement
TL 774-G TL 774-J TL 774-L
(N.052.774.G5) (N.052.774.J5) (N.052.774.L5)
8 Inhibitor stability
as per ASTM D4340 No flocculation
in as-received condition
9 Mixing water stability
as per PV 1426 No flocculation
Deviation: In as-received condition

10 Notes on testing

10.1 Water content

Determination as per Karl Fischer

10.2 Corrosion protection

The organic corrosion protection inhibitors (monocarboxylic/dicarboxylic acids) form molecular pro-
tective layers on the metal surface and these layers are completely destroyed by chemical clean-
ing. Accordingly, clean the surface with water prior to the chemical cleaning.
Then rinse with acetone and dry in a drying oven for 1 h at 100 °C.
Then (after cooling), weigh it.
After this water cleaning treatment, carry out the chemical cleaning and weight determination as
usual.

10.3 Aluminum alloys

Replace the Al alloy SAE Type 329 used as per ASTM D1384 with AlMn, AlSi6Cu4 and EN AC-
Al Si10Mg(Cu) (on the chain behind AlSi6Cu4; use a steel ring as a spacer).
Oxidation tints are permissible, provided they do not involve corrosion products.
Pitting is not permissible.

10.4 Foam formation

10.4.1 Foam formation in the shaking flask

Shake 50 ml of a 33 vol% coolant additive in distilled water for 1 min in a 100-ml shaking flask.
Using the same solution, repeat this test in succession at 20 °C, 80 °C, and again at 20 °C.
Determine the amount of foam immediately after testing and after 1 min.
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10.4.2 Foam degeneration capability; testing of filling capability under production

factory filling conditions

See table 15 for requirements.

Table 15 – Foam degeneration ability
No. Property Unit Requirement
1 Foam degeneration capability as per PV 1474 s ≤4

Test the development coolant with 50 vol% of distilled water.

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10.5 Stability
Deviating from ASTM D4340, use synthetically hard water as per FVV, guideline R530 [1].
The concentration is 40 vol%.
Deviating from the ASTM standard specified above, the test duration is increased to 1 000 h when
testing the long-term stability (types J and L only).

10.6 Temperature curve over 30 h

The test object temperature increase in the dynamic corrosion tests (high-temperature test system)
over 30 h testing must not be more than 10 K, starting after 30 min.
Example:
After 30 min 147 °C
After 30 h ≤ 157 °C

10.7 Oxidation stability after autoclave aging, (type L only)

See table 16 for requirements.

Table 16 – Oxidation stability after autoclave aging
No. Property Unit Requirement
1 pH value after 168 h at 200 °C (oxidation stability)
Reserve alkalinity up to pH 7,0 after 168 h of testing ml 0,1 N HCL
As per sample
2 pH value after 500 h at 200 °C (oxidation stability)
Reserve alkalinity up to pH 7,0 after 500 h of testing ml 0,1 N HCL
3 pH value after 1 000 h at 200 °C (oxidation stability) ≥ 7,0
Reserve alkalinity up to pH 5,5 after 1 000 h of testing ml 0,1 N HCL ≥ 2,0

Perform the aging in suitable autoclaves.

(Suggested dimensions)
– ∅ of approx. 100 mm × h of approx. 260 mm or
– ∅ of approx. 150 mm × h of approx. 220 mm
Fill the autoclaves with the development coolant (50 vol%, balance of demineralized water) to two
thirds of their volume. One third of air must remain above the liquid.
Keep the autoclaves closed during the whole autoclave aging period (do not open them). Docu-
ment the initial and the final pH value for the respective tests (168 h, 500 h, and 1 000 h).
In each autoclave, use a chain as per ASTM D1384. Exception: Omit the ASTM soft solder test
object in this test.
Add a pertinent table showing the metal test objects' weight changes to the test report.
Also specify the oxidation products (acetate, formate, and glycolate at a minimum) of each coolant
specimen after aging.
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10.8 Oxidation stability after aging as per ASTM D4340, (type L only)

See table 17 for requirements.

Table 17 – Oxidation stability after aging
No. Property Unit Requirement
pH value after testing; 500 ml of coolant, test object temperature of 145 °C, ≥ as per sample
1 168 h
Reserve alkalinity up to pH 7,0 after testing ml 0,1 N HCL > as per sample
pH value after testing; 200 ml of coolant, test object temperature of 145 °C, ≥ as per sample
2 168 h
Reserve alkalinity up to pH 7,0 after testing ml 0,1 N HCL > as per sample
pH value after testing; 100 ml of coolant, test object temperature of 145 °C, ≥ as per sample
3 168 h
Reserve alkalinity up to pH 7,0 after testing ml 0,1 N HCL > as per sample
pH value after testing; 50 ml of coolant, test object temperature of 145 °C, ≥ 7,0
4 168 h
Reserve alkalinity up to pH 5,5 after testing ml 0,1 N HCL ≥ 2,5

Setup based on ASTM D4340; see figure 2

Figure 2 – Setup based on ASTM D4340

Use 40 vol% of coolant (balance of distilled water) for this test. Use EN AC-Al Si10Mg(Cu) as the
test object material. Set the pressure such that no boiling occurs during the specified test duration.
Evaluate the test objects gravimetrically and visually after the testing. Before and after the testing,
analyze the test liquid beyond the requirements specified in table 17. In particular, document possi-
ble corrosion and oxidation products and the content of inorganic corrosion inhibitors. Excessive
polymerization of coolant components under the test conditions specified in table 17 is not permis-
sible.
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10.9 Evaporation behavior, residue formation, and residue solubility of the

development coolant

See table 18 for requirements.

Table 18 – Properties of the development coolant residue
No. Property Unit Requirement
1 Total residue per liter of coolant (50 vol% of coolant additive and 50 vol% of dis-
g
tilled water)
2 pH value after dissolution test
As per sample
3 Reserve alkalinity up to pH 7,0 after dissolution test ml 0,1 N HCL
4 Results of the complete analysis Percent by
weight or ppm

Fill a 250-ml coolant specimen (50 vol%, balance of distilled water) into a beaker (400 ml, borosili-
cate glass, high form) and place this into an oven, pre-heated to 200 °C. Leave the beaker in the
drying oven until all the liquid has completely evaporated.
NOTE: Evaporation refers to the heating of a chemical solution with the objective of separating
the solvent mixture, in this case, e.g., water-glycol, from the dissolved substance. It remains as a
solid residue as long as the substance is not volatile.
After the beaker has cooled down to room temperature in a suitable desiccator, weight it using a
calibrated analytical balance (the beaker must initially be weighed when empty, before being filled
with the coolant specimen). The difference between both weights is the residue content in g of the
250-ml specimen. Multiply the determined difference (residue) in g by the factor 4.
The calculated result is equal to the total residue in grams per 1 l of coolant (cold-country concen-
tration).
After successfully evaluating the total residue formation, top up the beaker containing the residue
with 250 ml of distilled water and bring about a solution again using a magnetic stirrer (magnetic
stir bar 40 mm × Ø 8 mm) for 1 h at 60 °C and 600 rpm.
Then analyze the liquid phase (complete analysis and physical properties such as pH value and
reserve alkalinity). Present the results in comparison with a fresh specimen.
Document the whole test and the test results with photos.
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10.10 Property behavior after defined introduction of fluxes (KAlF4)

See table 19 for requirements.

Table 19 – Property behavior after defined introduction of fluxes
No. Property Unit Requirement
1 pH value in the coolant after 24 h
2 Reserve alkalinity up to pH 7,0 after 24 h ml 0,1 N HCL
3 Fluoride content after 24 h mg/l
4 pH value in the coolant after 336 h
5 Reserve alkalinity up to pH 7,0 after 336 h ml 0,1 N HCL As per sample

6 Fluoride content after 336 h mg/l

7 Result of the complete analysis after aging testing (336 h) Percent by
weight or
ppm

Stir 0,3 g KAlF4 (in powder form) into 300 ml of test coolant (40 vol%, balance of distilled water)
using a magnetic stirrer (magnetic stir bar 40 mm × Ø 8 mm) for 24 h at a test solution temperature
of 70 °C and 600 rpm. After that, transfer the complete test solution (including any sedimented
components) to a suitable laboratory glass flask, seal the flask, and age the solution in a drying
oven for 336 h (14 days) at 90 °C.
Determine the pH value and the reserve alkalinity after the following steps:
– After producing the 40-vol% solution
– After cooling down in the 24-h stirring test
– After cooling down in the 336-h aging test
Then analyze the liquid (complete analysis). Present the results in comparison with the fresh speci-
men not subjected to any testing.

11 Applicable documents
The following documents cited in the standard are required for the application of this standard:
Some of the cited documents are translations from the German original. The translations of Ger-
man terms in such documents may differ from those used in this standard, resulting in terminologi-
cal inconsistency.
Standards whose titles are given in German may be available only in German. Editions in other
languages may be available from the institution issuing the standard.

PV 1426 Fuels, Coolants, Fluids, and Lubricants; Testing of Silicate and Hard Wa-
ter Stability
PV 1432 Coolant Additives; Testing of Protective Effect against Crevice Corrosion
PV 1474 Windshield Washer Fluids; Testing of the Volume Reducing Behavior of
Foam
TL 52316 Seals in the Coolant System; Materials Requirements
TL 52361 Coolant Hoses with Aramid Reinforcement; Material and Functional Re-
quirements
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TL 52541 Water Used As Mixing Water for Factory Filling; Materials Requirements
TL 52682 PA66, Glass-Fiber Reinforced, for Finished Parts Carrying Coolant; Ma-
terials Requirements
VW 01155 Vehicle Parts; Approval of First Supply and Changes
VW 44045 Polypropylene, Finished Parts; Materials Requirements
VW 50156 Verification and Release Requirements for the Delivery of Chemicals
VW 52000 Material Quality Verification; Requirements and Documentation
VW 91101 Environmental Standard for Articles; Material and Chemical Conformity
ASTM D1120 Standard Test Method for Boiling Point of Engine Coolants
ASTM D1121 Standard Test Method for Reserve Alkalinity of Engine Coolants and An-
tirusts
ASTM D1125 Standard Test Methods for Electrical Conductivity and Resistivity of Wa-
ter
ASTM D1177 Standard Test Method for Freezing Point of Aqueous Engine Coolants
ASTM D1287 Standard Test Method for pH of Engine Coolants and Antirusts
ASTM D1384 Standard Test Method for Corrosion Test for Engine Coolants in Glass-
ware
ASTM D1882 Standard Test Method for Effect of Cooling System Chemical Solutions
on Organic Finishes for Automotive Vehicles
ASTM D4340 Standard Test Method for Corrosion of Cast Aluminum Alloys in Engine
Coolants Under Heat-Rejecting Conditions
DIN 51360-2 Testing of cooling lubricants; determination of corrosion preventing char-
acteristics of cooling lubricants mixed with water; chip/filter paper meth-
od
DIN 51405 Testing of mineral oil hydrocarbons, similar liquids and solvents for
paints and varnishes - Analysis by gas chromatography - General work-
ing principles
DIN 51423-1 Testing of mineral oils - Part 1: Measurement of the relative refractive in-
dex with the precision refractometer
DIN 51757 Testing of mineral oils and related materials - Determination of density
DIN 51777 Petroleum products - Determination of water content using titration ac-
cording to Karl Fischer
DIN EN ISO 2719 Determination of flash point - Pensky-Martens closed cup method

12 Bibliography
[1] FVV guideline R530; source: FVV – Forschungsvereinigung Verbrennungskraftmaschi-
nen e. V.