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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='783164' date='Feb 2 2009, 10:56 AM
Thanks should I check when the engine is cold and off or cold and on?
As with any inspection of the car's cooling system - COLD AND OFF!!!

If you don't have an owner's manual one is available for download at the INFORMATION section of this forum. This is an extract from it:
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='783165' date='Feb 2 2009, 10:57 AM
As with any inspection of the car's cooling system - COLD AND OFF!!!

If you don't have an owner's manual one is available for download at the INFORMATION section of this forum. This is an extract from it:
Ok thanks. Where exactly is the cap for the coolant? Most of my caps on the car have oil on them and I am not quite sure shich one is which.
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='783183' date='Feb 2 2009, 11:24 AM
Ok thanks. Where exactly is the cap for the coolant? Most of my caps on the car have oil on them and I am not quite sure shich one is which.
I'm very happy to be of service. Please process $2,400.00 [my minimum daily consulting fee] to my paypal account.

OR ... you could RTFM
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='783435' date='Feb 2 2009, 05:30 PM
I'm very happy to be of service. Please process $2,400.00 [my minimum daily consulting fee] to my paypal account.

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Haha ok thanks so much for your help.
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 02:14 PM
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My coolant reservoir cracked at 70k miles in my e60, and on my 540 e39 the radiator went bad at 99K miles. On both BMW's these were plastic parts, and probably on the F10 it'll be plastic too!! horrible material. But on both instances i got warnings (low coolant level in the idrive e60, and smoke coming out from my e39! )
As previously said above, when you check the levels, make sure the car is cold.

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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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Did your engine overheat on the E39?
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='783435' date='Feb 2 2009, 05:30 PM
I'm very happy to be of service. Please process $2,400.00 [my minimum daily consulting fee] to my paypal account.

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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 01:04 AM
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I realize this is an old thread, but I located similar color and consistency fluid on my garage floor too! Did you ever confirm the source and identify the fluid? I agree with the previous post and believe it's antifreeze too. How much was the cost for repair/replacement for the plastic resevoir tank (or estimation of the cost)? Thanks in advance. I'm a little freaked to see that my car is leaking. damn...
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 03:02 AM
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Originally Posted by dl5series' post='800116' date='Feb 24 2009, 05:04 AM
I realize this is an old thread, but I located similar color and consistency fluid on my garage floor too! Did you ever confirm the source and identify the fluid? I agree with the previous post and believe it's antifreeze too. How much was the cost for repair/replacement for the plastic resevoir tank (or estimation of the cost)? Thanks in advance. I'm a little freaked to see that my car is leaking. damn...
For some reason my car has not leaked since I made my first post.... I hope some one can help you.
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 02:38 PM
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Remember this thread?

When I was installing my RPI Scoop, I took the time to also check all fluids.
It turns out my Coolant was at the absolute minimum. I drove to the dealer and it turns out they had to replace the hose that was going to the radiator because it was leaking.

Glad I discovered it ahead of time
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