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11-12-2005, 08:03 AM
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06 525. Coolant Low message, car has 7K on it, no leaks that I can tell. I surmise they never checked the overflow tank before delivery. Don't know.
What type of coolant do I need to add to the tank? A type other than BMW has to be OK, my dealer is 60 mi away.
Do I dilute it with distilled water, if so what mix 50/50?
What type of coolant do I need to add to the tank? A type other than BMW has to be OK, my dealer is 60 mi away.
Do I dilute it with distilled water, if so what mix 50/50?
11-12-2005, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by sixgun95' post='197224' date='Nov 12 2005, 09:03 AM
06 525. Coolant Low message, car has 7K on it, no leaks that I can tell. I surmise they never checked the overflow tank before delivery. Don't know.
What type of coolant do I need to add to the tank? A type other than BMW has to be OK, my dealer is 60 mi away.
Do I dilute it with distilled water, if so what mix 50/50?
What type of coolant do I need to add to the tank? A type other than BMW has to be OK, my dealer is 60 mi away.
Do I dilute it with distilled water, if so what mix 50/50?
Yes--mix 50%/50% with distilled water.
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Originally Posted by sixgun95' post='197224' date='Nov 12 2005, 12:03 PM
06 525. Coolant Low message, car has 7K on it, no leaks that I can tell. I surmise they never checked the overflow tank before delivery. Don't know.
What type of coolant do I need to add to the tank? A type other than BMW has to be OK, my dealer is 60 mi away.
Do I dilute it with distilled water, if so what mix 50/50?
What type of coolant do I need to add to the tank? A type other than BMW has to be OK, my dealer is 60 mi away.
Do I dilute it with distilled water, if so what mix 50/50?
That's a notorious sensor issue too, so don't OVERfill. For the amount that you "may" need, find someone with an open jug of Prestone or whatever. Or, you could just add Perrier.
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Ray Hull
11-12-2005, 02:05 PM
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06 525. Coolant Low message, car has 7K on it, no leaks that I can tell. I surmise they never checked the overflow tank before delivery. Don't know.
What type of coolant do I need to add to the tank? A type other than BMW has to be OK, my dealer is 60 mi away.
Do I dilute it with distilled water, if so what mix 50/50?
What type of coolant do I need to add to the tank? A type other than BMW has to be OK, my dealer is 60 mi away.
Do I dilute it with distilled water, if so what mix 50/50?
That's a notorious sensor issue too, so don't OVERfill. For the amount that you "may" need, find someone with an open jug of Prestone or whatever. Or, you could just add Perrier.
Cheers,
Ray Hull
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Added 12 oz of Prestone / 12 oz water. Like a knuckle head I used tap and not distilled, it'll be a non issue for 12 oz I am sure! I'll remember next time.
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Originally Posted by sixgun95' post='197224' date='Nov 12 2005, 12:03 PM
06 525. Coolant Low message, car has 7K on it, no leaks that I can tell. I surmise they never checked the overflow tank before delivery. Don't know.
What type of coolant do I need to add to the tank? A type other than BMW has to be OK, my dealer is 60 mi away.
Do I dilute it with distilled water, if so what mix 50/50?
What type of coolant do I need to add to the tank? A type other than BMW has to be OK, my dealer is 60 mi away.
Do I dilute it with distilled water, if so what mix 50/50?
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