Coolant Question

biscut · 11-07-2013, 08:53 AM

Going to change out coolant and had a few questions.

Draining the block: Is the plug reuseable? Or one of the 1 time use types? Crush washer reusable?

How many gallons/quarts for draining block and radiator? I have a gallon BMW coolant and a gallon distilled water; will it suffice?

Any other quirks please let me know.

Denizpa · 11-08-2013, 01:40 AM

Wondering the same things actually!

Thanks

Efthreeoh · 11-09-2013, 05:52 AM

There are several DIYs on coolant draining. There is no engine block drain on the N52; you pull the hose from the block to the pump to get what little remains in the block (it's only a few ounces). The N52 needs one gallon of coolant and one gallon water.

biscut · 11-10-2013, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

There are several DIYs on coolant draining. There is no engine block drain on the N52; you pull the hose from the block to the pump to get what little remains in the block (it's only a few ounces). The N52 needs one gallon of coolant and one gallon water.

I did it Friday. Spent a while looking for a drain on the block! Yup, ASS!! Mine took just under 2 gallons. I like the bleeder valve on the res tank. Nice way to burp it!

330xtrai · 11-25-2013, 12:39 PM

There's a good diy by bmtroubleu in YouTube. I never actually did it but I watched the video he was a bmw tech and used to video tape it from the dealer.

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