Coolant replacement suggestion?

HawgToth330 · 01-31-2011, 05:36 PM

Hey Im wanting to flush my coolant. What kind do you recommend that I replace it with?

fdriller9 · 01-31-2011, 05:38 PM

OEM

HawgToth330 · 01-31-2011, 05:40 PM

Other than the OEM, what do you suggest?

Saintor · 01-31-2011, 06:14 PM

What's wrong with OEM? There is a compability issue (again) that can cause harm to your system. Just think about the electrical water pump....

Check for "glysantin g48" by BASF.

bsamoul · 01-31-2011, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by HawgToth330

Other than the OEM, what do you suggest?

Go with OEM

jonerik26 · 01-31-2011, 06:17 PM

+1 oem

HawgToth330 · 01-31-2011, 06:26 PM

What website do all of you prefer to buy from? I know there are a ton. Just wondering if the is a "best"?

F32Fleet · 02-01-2011, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by HawgToth330

What website do all of you prefer to buy from? I know there are a ton. Just wondering if the is a "best"?

OEM.

CirrusSR22 · 02-01-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by HawgToth330

Other than the OEM, what do you suggest?

Zerex G-05 is the only other thing I'd use besides the BMW branded fluid.

Casca · 02-01-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by HawgToth330

Other than the OEM, what do you suggest?

Quote:

Originally Posted by CirrusSR22

Zerex G-05 is the only other thing I'd use besides the BMW branded fluid.

OEM

SCA · 02-01-2011, 01:09 PM

OEM. One bottle is $20 and when mixed 50/50 with distilled water will provide two gallons.

ENINTY · 02-01-2011, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by HawgToth330

What website do all of you prefer to buy from? I know there are a ton. Just wondering if the is a "best"?

You could get it from Tischer (getBMWparts.com) but it's probably not worth the shipping cost. Just get it from your local dealer. If they try to jack you on the price tell them the lowest cost you've seen it on line and see if they'll match it. All and all your saving maybe $5. Just get the BMW OEM coolant. No guessing...

Ryland · 02-03-2011, 09:34 AM

how often do you guys think coolant needs changing?

Tom K. · 02-03-2011, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryland

how often do you guys think coolant needs changing?

BMW says "lifetime" which really means 100,000 miles. The older models (up to about 2004) had a recommended 4 year change interval.

Tom

Chriztofor · 02-03-2011, 10:05 AM

OEM, but I used Peake Long life. I plan on changing it every 2 years. No problems so far. http://www.peakantifreeze.com/antifr...ong_life.shtml

dre_2ooo · 02-03-2011, 01:25 PM

You MUST use OEM. OEM coolant is BLUE in color and is specially formulated not to fuck your magnesium alloy engine up

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Chriztofor Colonel 103 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	OEM, but I used Peake Long life. I plan on changing it every 2 years. No problems so far. http://www.peakantifreeze.com/antifr...ong_life.shtml __________________ If no codes are being thrown use Chevron Techron fuel injector cleaner (concentrate). It solves rpm fluctuating upon cold start-up. Also, for most BMW problems start off by scanning your car with the Peake Research Tool. It contains the actual BMW codes. If you want to register a newly installed battery for free (just buy a $10 cable) and google/download BMWLogger
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