How often to check for coolant level?
06-05-2017, 08:15 AM
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How often to check for coolant level?
My 2008 528i has the "Coolant level low" light ON, I will get the OEM coolant and fill it up tonight. The car was last serviced in Feb 2016, so it has been 14 months, and I have put on 3K miles during this time period. I am curious, how often to check for coolant level? and any other recommendation to check for regular intervals? My car has 90K miles on it? Thank you very much !!
06-05-2017, 10:54 AM
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You should not have to check the coolant level. Either it was not filled up in Feb (assuming you had a drain or fill done) or you have a leak. At the check intervals you should only be checking to see if your fluids need to be changed not if you are running low.
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06-05-2017, 09:00 PM
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NEED URGENT HELP !!! I checked the coolant level and I don't see any coolant... !!!!!
Now, why did the sensor didn't tell me low coolant level before ????
And, I have to drive 15 miles to dealership to get coolant in stop & GO traffic, what shall I do???? Is my engine damaged or any other part damaged????
Now, why did the sensor didn't tell me low coolant level before ????
And, I have to drive 15 miles to dealership to get coolant in stop & GO traffic, what shall I do???? Is my engine damaged or any other part damaged????
06-06-2017, 04:36 AM
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you will be fine. It seems like you have a leak in your reservoir. Just add water (distilled if you have it). I assure you that the engine has coolant in it or you would of ran hot. Add the water look for a leak. If it is the reservoir go online to buy one dont pay the dealership to do it. It can be replaced in less than 15 mins with a few tools.