I've been reminded about this. I'm looking for a bottom line answer - is the only 'Mit Silikat' marking on coolant reservoirs like this photo? I.E. this is the only location of the marking, and it's not different on some cars.

It's is double walled so I can't really see inside properly (photo from google) and I don't trust it! Mine is a 2020 vRS 245 - I thought that the later G12 EVO cars had done away with the silica bag, but apparently not.

16 minutes ago, OccyVRS said:

I've been reminded about this. I'm looking for a bottom line answer - is the only 'Mit Silikat' marking on coolant reservoirs like this photo? I.E. this is the only location of the marking, and it's not different on some cars.

It's is double walled so I can't really see inside properly (photo from google) and I don't trust it! Mine is a 2020 vRS 245 - I thought that the later G12 EVO cars had done away with the silica bag, but apparently not.

If the EV pictured is the one off your vehicle, it was originally fitted with the Silicate 'teabag' - it is possible that it was previously removed if you aren't original owner.

I have not seen any other 'mit silicate' tag apart from the one shown on the EV.

If that is your EV, strongly recommend replacement.

Haha @Warrior193 the photo is from Google! I did say that at the bottom, but it was maybe cut off, apologies.

If mine was that bad I think the silica bag would be the least of my worries. I was just curious as the car is going for some work soon, and getting it changed then (if needed) would kill two birds with one stone.

That could never be my engine bay! Whenever I wash the car, I always get a damp cloth and just go over the whole bay. I don't give a damn what it looks like, but having a clean engine helps me see if there are ever any leaks/split hoses/issues.

I changed mine last month £18 for a new tank and 15 mins of my time all done

@Warrior193 no Mit Silikat for this guy! That said, as the car is parked on a downward slope I might top the coolant up.

Touch concerned as I put a tiny bit in a month or so ago and it was at max, although hoping that’s just it self levelling…

Edited 24 April, 20251 yr by OccyVRS