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Coolant- whats the difference?

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Old 02-22-2013, 09:07 AM
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I know you have to use a G48 coolant in my E61, but does anyone know why? Whats the difference between G48 and normal etholyn glycol coolant?
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Its formulated different. I would just spend the extra money and not worry about issues later. Mix BMW coolant with distilled water 50/50.
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Its formulated different. I would just spend the extra money and not worry about issues later. Mix BMW coolant with distilled water 50/50.
I am definately using bmw coolant, i was just wondering what the difference was

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