Engine coolant water topup
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jetspeed88
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Re: Engine coolant water topup
Exactly the same case as my friend's 3 week old 316. Also sent in today but not collected back yet. Will update when the car is returned.
dkws;1064404 said:
Exactly the same case as my friend's 3 week old 316. Also sent in today but not collected back yet. Will update when the car is returned.
Re: Engine coolant water topup
For peace of mind, get 3rd party to do pressure test. If no issue, ok loh. Got issue, go back & bang table.
Anyway, beside PML, U could always to to Munich Auto.
I m interested to know whether ur car is manufactured in Rosslyn or Munich.
It is definitely not normal. It could be it is not filled to the max.dkws;1064404 said:
For peace of mind, get 3rd party to do pressure test. If no issue, ok loh. Got issue, go back & bang table.
Anyway, beside PML, U could always to to Munich Auto.
I m interested to know whether ur car is manufactured in Rosslyn or Munich.
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inferno nexus
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Re: Engine coolant water topup
When mixing the coolant with water, only use distilled water. Tap water may contain trace amounts of phosphate that can cause corrosion (phosphoric acid) years down the road. In an emergency, using tap water is better than nothing, but perform a coolant drain and fill as soon as possible.
Red_Bean_Bun;1047870 said:
When mixing the coolant with water, only use distilled water. Tap water may contain trace amounts of phosphate that can cause corrosion (phosphoric acid) years down the road. In an emergency, using tap water is better than nothing, but perform a coolant drain and fill as soon as possible.
jetspeed88
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Re: Engine coolant water topup
Car back from PML. There said did pressure test etc and found nothing wrong. Said to monitor and come back if it happens again... lppl.
Car back from PML. There said did pressure test etc and found nothing wrong. Said to monitor and come back if it happens again... lppl.
Red_Bean_Bun
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Re: Engine coolant water topup
Did they do a flush for you ?
jetspeed88;1064696 said:
Did they do a flush for you ?
jetspeed88
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Re: Engine coolant water topup
Prob no flush... Did not ask my friend. Was not mentioned so probably not.
Red_Bean_Bun;1064698 said:
Prob no flush... Did not ask my friend. Was not mentioned so probably not.
Red_Bean_Bun
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Re: Engine coolant water topup
I hope its not tap water inside ? And what about the proportion of coolant ?
I hope its not tap water inside ? And what about the proportion of coolant ?
jetspeed88;1064892 said:
Red_Bean_Bun
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Re: Engine coolant water topup
Ask the SA ?
Meek;1064957 said:
Ask the SA ?
jetspeed88
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Re: Engine coolant water topup
Haiz... luckily not 100 plus...
now at ws diagnosing my issues... looks like my friend and me taking turns sending our bimmers in.
Meek;1064968 said:
Haiz... luckily not 100 plus...
now at ws diagnosing my issues... looks like my friend and me taking turns sending our bimmers in.
inferno nexus
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Re: Engine coolant water topup
I forgot about nitrates, which can also contribute to corrosion. Anyway, this is what the Bentley service manual says:
inferno nexus;1064689 said:
I forgot about nitrates, which can also contribute to corrosion. Anyway, this is what the Bentley service manual says:
Red_Bean_Bun
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Re: Engine coolant water topup
The Bentley or the BMW WS manual is a must for preventive maintenance .....
The Bentley or the BMW WS manual is a must for preventive maintenance .....
inferno nexus;1065351 said:
Re: Engine coolant water topup
hey guys
I have also encounter my coolant always need topup whenever the warning light comes out and found out a leak below the driver between the engine and gearbox, the mechanic tells me its the waterjacket leak which is not an easy excess to it. The water dripping alot thought earlier the water from the aircon condensation. So my last option is to use radiator seal leak, I try using the liquid moly, doesn't work at all. So a friend introduce this japan type radiator seal leak, so what the heck I just pour in the radiator for about 5mins, the water dripping slows down and could hardly see it dripping again after 20mins. The next days, I pour another bottle to ensure the leak is fully seal and it really works and I never thought it can seal a leak of that amount and I dont see anymore warning comes out but I tend to check the water level before I go to work which become a habit till now and Im now worries free
I've attached the picture of the readiator sealer that really works for me
hey guys
I have also encounter my coolant always need topup whenever the warning light comes out and found out a leak below the driver between the engine and gearbox, the mechanic tells me its the waterjacket leak which is not an easy excess to it. The water dripping alot thought earlier the water from the aircon condensation. So my last option is to use radiator seal leak, I try using the liquid moly, doesn't work at all. So a friend introduce this japan type radiator seal leak, so what the heck I just pour in the radiator for about 5mins, the water dripping slows down and could hardly see it dripping again after 20mins. The next days, I pour another bottle to ensure the leak is fully seal and it really works and I never thought it can seal a leak of that amount and I dont see anymore warning comes out but I tend to check the water level before I go to work which become a habit till now and Im now worries free
I've attached the picture of the readiator sealer that really works for me
