545i Coolant leaking.
03-31-2011, 06:58 PM
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I drove down to the street, park a while and when i come back I saw some liquid came out from my car, I thought it was something else. then I realized that the smoke came from the head of the car.
I saw this.
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The computer said the coolant is low
But my point is, should I take it to the dealer and change the new tank or Cover the hole by something???
I saw this.
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The computer said the coolant is low
But my point is, should I take it to the dealer and change the new tank or Cover the hole by something???
03-31-2011, 08:35 PM
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My Ride: Jet Black '05 545i, Sport/Premium Pkg, Steptronic, Adaptive Xenon, Nav, L7, Blue2th, PDC,
From what I hear, replacing this tank is a breeze and, commonly done 
There's quite a few threads regarding this issue. There may even be a DIY for it too. Good luck
There's quite a few threads regarding this issue. There may even be a DIY for it too. Good luck
03-31-2011, 09:02 PM
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03-31-2011, 09:09 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i Black. Premium, Sport, Winter packages. PDC.
Easy DIY fix. I replaced mine for around $150 for the resevoir tank and BMW coolant. Dealer said it would cost anywhere between $300-$400.
04-02-2011, 08:45 AM
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Thanks guys. I came to the dealer bought the tank and already put it in. Very easy to install.
But I don't know which coolant I can use for my car, so I bought 2 galons coolant at autozone Im not sure is that okay?
But I don't know which coolant I can use for my car, so I bought 2 galons coolant at autozone Im not sure is that okay?
04-02-2011, 09:31 AM
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My Ride: 545I and a half dozen other rides
I just put mine in it was like $75 OEM
Warning!
If the plastic on your tank is that brittle make sure to replace this part too! I very surprised it did not break when you touched it. The plastic on this tube is that brittle and if it is not broken yet it will break when you attempt to replace it. Mine was not leaking but broke into three pieces when I looked at it wrong.
Its the upper hose on the tank that leads to the radiator
Warning!
If the plastic on your tank is that brittle make sure to replace this part too! I very surprised it did not break when you touched it. The plastic on this tube is that brittle and if it is not broken yet it will break when you attempt to replace it. Mine was not leaking but broke into three pieces when I looked at it wrong.
Its the upper hose on the tank that leads to the radiator