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Old May 7, 2015 | 07:10 AM
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i am new to this car and it is a 2005 BMW 545i. How do I check the oil level and the coolant level??
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Old May 7, 2015 | 08:00 AM
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Read the Owner's Manual.
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Old May 7, 2015 | 09:35 AM
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05's last year with dipsticks for oil.

Coolant reservoir under hood, when engine is cool, remove cap and the float stick will rise. Two round balls on stick. If float stick doesn't protrude above Reservoir neck, low coolant.
Fill to where lower ball on stick is even with top of reservoir neck. There is a diagram on top of reservoir...
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Old May 7, 2015 | 11:53 AM
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You can find the Owner's Manuals here:
Information - 5Series.net
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