G13 antifreeze for Alde

Very interesting, I will check with Aldi. I wonder why they don't recommend it?

Maybe they just want you to buy their overpriced antifreeze instead of a cheaper but equivalent one.

In a nut shell ..... as long  as you don't mix types of coolant I can't see why AN Other G13 anti-freeze wouldn't fit the bill.

They do give extensive guidance on alternatives to their own fluid including recommending  modest cost brands.

These include Comma's GG40, and prior to moving to this more environmental fluid, Comma's G40. 

See the earlier video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuddOT7r0-4

As I said in the very first post in response to this thread, it is best to check first.

When I asked them about a year ago they said it was because EuroCarParts state on their website “Performance level VW G-13/TL-774J & NF R 15601 TYPE 3“. They do not specifically claim to have official authorisation from VW to use their product in VW cars so Alde will not recommend it for use in their heating systems. You may consider this to be pedantic and therefore choose to ignore their recommendation. However, if you subsequently have corrosion problems in your heating system do not be surprised if Alde are not sympathetic.

For an oil or lubrication to be officially endorsed by a manufacturer is horrendously expensive. That cost is passed onto you. If Eurocarparts are saying using words to the effect of 'up to VAG spec' it will mean it meets VAG spec, but they just haven't paid to have it VAG approved. I cannot foresee any issues. Thats why its cheaper.

I think its more important to change the fluid than have the VAG logo on the bottle. If you insist on VAG spec, look for a VAG TPS dealer and ask them for a price, it should be very reasonable.

Out of interest, what is the warranty duration on the Alde heating system?