Coolant Question

L~R~G nor cal · 08-20-2011, 05:05 PM

I'm low on coolant and don't know if I can make it to a BMW dealership to buy the BMW brand coolant. Is there any good stuff at local parts stores, and if so what brand/type of coolant should I buy? Or should I just hold off until I can get to BMW and buy their stuff?

Thanks in advance,

Jared

MKR_DmD · 08-20-2011, 07:13 PM

Any brand name 50/50 mix will work. Or you can just used distilled water and forget the coolant. Either way is fine.

Glim · 08-20-2011, 07:51 PM

Exactly, use distilled water until you can make it into the shop.

Tom K. · 08-21-2011, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrivinMissDaisy

Any brand name 50/50 mix will work. Or you can just used distilled water and forget the coolant. Either way is fine.

Not all coolants are BMW compatible - top off with distilled water or call your dealer to determine the proper stuff to use.

Tom

MKR_DmD · 08-21-2011, 09:59 PM

Any coolant that is aluminum safe will work. BMW compatible is a joke.

I personally would just use distilled water since it doesn't freeze in your area.

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