Quick answer
VW TL 774: VW TL 774 is the Volkswagen Group coolant standard used by VW, Audi, SEAT, Skoda and Porsche. 20 products in our directory list it. Buy one that names the exact code from your manual.
Key takeaways
- 20 coolants in our data list this code.
- Match the exact code and suffix in your manual, not the colour.
- A listed code is the coolant maker's claim.
Confirm the specification in your owner’s manual before buying. Product examples are not a fitment guarantee.
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What the code means
VW TL 774 is the Volkswagen Group coolant standard used by VW, Audi, SEAT, Skoda and Porsche. Each letter matches a VW coolant generation: TL 774-C (G11), TL 774-D (G12), TL 774-F (G12+), TL 774-G (G12++), TL 774-J (G13) and TL 774-L (G12evo).
In our directory, 20 products from 9 brands (ACDelco, Castrol, Comma, Prestone, Recochem, Shell, Volkswagen, Zerex, febi) list this code. Chemistries their makers state: OAT (6), Si-OAT (6), HOAT (2), IAT (1). Forms: Concentrate (10), Concentrate and Premix 50/50 (5), Premix (ready to use) (2), Premix 50/50 (2).
For the make-by-make answer, see the make guide.
Products by code
| Code | Products listing it |
|---|---|
| VW TL 774-C | 1 |
| VW TL 774-D | 4 |
| VW TL 774-F | 4 |
| VW TL 774-G | 7 |
| VW TL 774-J | 1 |
| VW TL 774-L | 1 |
| VW TL 774 (variant not stated) | 3 |
Codes with a letter or number suffix are different requirements. Buy the one your manual names, not the nearest neighbour.
Coolants whose maker lists it (20)
Each row is a product whose manufacturer lists this code on its own page or datasheet (data checked 22 Oct 2026). A listed code is the maker's claim; we have not tested the products. Products with a checked Amazon listing come first.
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How to use this list
- Find the exact code in your owner's manual, service book or equipment documentation.
- Pick a product above that lists the same code, including any letter or suffix.
- Open the product page to read the maker's exact wording ("approved", "meets" or "suitable for" are not the same).
- Do not mix chemistries. Check with the mixing checker before topping up.
Related spec codes
Chrysler MS-7170 · GM 1825M and GM 1899M · Ford WSS-M97B51-A1 (Gold) · Ford ESE-M97B44-A · Ford WSS-M97B57 (Yellow) and WSS-M97B55-A · Mercedes-Benz MB 325 and MB 326 · All coolant specs
Frequently asked questions
Which coolants meet VW TL 774?
In our directory, 20 products list it, including Prestone MAX All Vehicles Antifreeze + Coolant, Prestone Platinum All Vehicles Antifreeze + Coolant, Volkswagen G12evo Ready-Mix Coolant. The full list is on this page.
Can I use a universal coolant instead of VW TL 774?
Only if the maker of that universal coolant lists this exact code on the label or datasheet. "Compatible with all makes" is not the same as listing the code.
Where do I find the VW TL 774 requirement?
In the owner's manual or service literature, usually in the fluids or capacities section, and sometimes on the reservoir cap.
How we source this page
- Facts come from manufacturer pages, datasheets, owner's manuals and standards bodies, linked under Sources.
- We do not test products, and no brand pays to be listed or ranked. Advertising and affiliate links are labelled and never change the data.
- Anything we could not find is marked "not published" rather than guessed. Spotted an error? Tell us.
Sources
- Prestone: Prestone MAX All Vehicles Antifreeze + Coolant (manufacturer page)
- Prestone: Prestone Platinum All Vehicles Antifreeze + Coolant (manufacturer page)
- Volkswagen: Volkswagen G12evo Ready-Mix Coolant (manufacturer page)
- Zerex: Zerex G40 Antifreeze Coolant (manufacturer page)
- ACDelco: ACDelco DEX-COOL Extended Life Coolant (Australia/NZ) (manufacturer page)
- Castrol: Castrol Radicool NF (manufacturer page)
- Castrol: Castrol Radicool Si-OAT (manufacturer page)
- Comma: Xstream G30 Antifreeze & Coolant Concentrate (manufacturer page)