coolant leak 545i
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From: Burlington Canada
My Ride: 04' 545i
Saturday plans are F@##, it's thanksgiving here in canada, As we were leaving i noticed two big runs on the driveway, it looked clear and smells neutral< didn"t know what it was i opened the coolant tank and saw the floating stick was broken off. So i put it back and checked again to see that there was a small paddle in the front under the fan> i stared the car to move it back and then opened the expansion tank again to see that the stick was gone . Again long weekend here need the car for the wife to take the kids and to go to work. So to all my old friends on the forum i need your help please>
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My Ride: 04' 545i, Sport Package, Black, Active Xenon, ARS, Aux Input
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Clear and neutral... doesnt sound like coolant. AC condensation, window wash, storm drains clearing a bit delayed because they are clogged? Is it collecting on the shields? Can you see it pooling when you open the hood? Does anything look to be leaking?
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around the top of the rad seemed to be leaking. Not sure though because everything is covered. As for the coolant, it's the same stuff i saw inside the expansion tank.
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I found leak. It was the return hose tucked under the hood. IT broke right off when i was checking it. Antifreeze all over my face thank god it wasn't too hot.
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