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06-23-2009 | 06:14 AM
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From: Atlanta Burbs
My Ride: 08 550 Carbon Sport Almost everything factory, but no sound upgrades.
We had two instances of coolant loss two days apart. Had to tow in because of overheat warning. 
The first case was solved (???) by replacing cooling coil for hydraulic steering and then they found the expansion tank leaking.
All this having been done, the same symptoms happened again, two days later. We are still waiting for more word from SA. He did phone to report a part on order.
Before I wrote this post I searched for ?coolant? and found many threads and posts that were helpful. Particularly helpful was luigi524, the member with that offensive ?HONK!? avatar! Thanks, my friend.
I noted all this to point out a most valuable feature of the E60.net ? the search function and the experience of the thousands of members.
We also appreciate the help of BMW assist. Mrs. sixcard was drivng on both occasions and they promtly took care of everything (except her first Tanq Tini of the day)
sixcard
The first case was solved (???) by replacing cooling coil for hydraulic steering and then they found the expansion tank leaking.
All this having been done, the same symptoms happened again, two days later. We are still waiting for more word from SA. He did phone to report a part on order.
Before I wrote this post I searched for ?coolant? and found many threads and posts that were helpful. Particularly helpful was luigi524, the member with that offensive ?HONK!? avatar! Thanks, my friend.
I noted all this to point out a most valuable feature of the E60.net ? the search function and the experience of the thousands of members.
We also appreciate the help of BMW assist. Mrs. sixcard was drivng on both occasions and they promtly took care of everything (except her first Tanq Tini of the day)
sixcard
06-23-2009 | 07:03 AM
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From: SoCal
My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Originally Posted by Krozi' post='920913' date='Jun 23 2009, 06:58 AM
Search FTW!!
Gene will be showing up shortly to congratulate you with a medal
Gene will be showing up shortly to congratulate you with a medal
Yes, he will, I think we have all managed to find useful information here - this is a great resource for info about our cars. Yes, Gene and Nerweezy are particularly good sources of info.
06-23-2009 | 12:54 PM
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From: St. Louis Burbs, USA
My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
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06-24-2009 | 01:20 PM
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From: Atlanta Burbs
My Ride: 08 550 Carbon Sport Almost everything factory, but no sound upgrades.
Picked up the E60 this afternoon.
They found that the electric fan had been cutting off intermittently. This caused the overheat and loss off coolant.
The fan and the sensor were replaced. The could not say, for sure, that the sensor was fault cause of the fan cut off
They also kept it overnight drove it 20 miles of so.
sixcard
They found that the electric fan had been cutting off intermittently. This caused the overheat and loss off coolant.
The fan and the sensor were replaced. The could not say, for sure, that the sensor was fault cause of the fan cut off
They also kept it overnight drove it 20 miles of so.
sixcard
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