R52 Newbie looking for coolant answer

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09-06-2015, 04:08 AM

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Newbie looking for coolant answer

Can someone please tell me the name of the recommended coolant to use in a 2005 cooper s

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09-06-2015, 10:24 AM

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There are extensive threads discussing recommended and compatible coolants.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...nt-to-use.html

The short answer is MINI offers a coolant through its dealers and others which is recommended. Zerex G-05 is often recommended as an alternative.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...g-coolant.html

Good luck.

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09-08-2015, 07:51 AM

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I just stick with the Mini coolant. I do not live near a dealership so I order online.

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09-08-2015, 08:05 AM

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I just stick with the Mini coolant. I do not live near a dealership so I order online.

^this^

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09-08-2015, 08:09 AM

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Strongly suggest going to a BMW/MINI dealer, and buying a jug...
It was actually cheaper than the ZEREX G05, which ALMOST meets the spec, but is still different...

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09-08-2015, 08:57 AM

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I just stick with the Mini coolant. I do not live near a dealership so I order online.

+1

MINI Coolant here if needed.

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09-17-2015, 01:05 PM

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how much coolant does a 2006 S hold?

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09-17-2015, 01:09 PM

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how much coolant does a 2006 S hold?

The MINI Cooper S holds 6 liters or roughly 1.5 gallons of coolant. More info here.

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09-18-2015, 07:59 AM

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Make sure the coolant is mixed 50/ 50 with distilled water as the Blue coolant is in concentrate form. Most MINI system are total 8.5 liters. Better to hard more then not enough already mixed.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/82140031133/ES196253/

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09-18-2015, 02:49 PM

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Make sure the coolant is mixed 50/ 50 with distilled water as the Blue coolant is in concentrate form. Most MINI system are total 8.5 liters. Better to hard more then not enough already mixed.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/82140031133/ES196253/

Where are you seeing most mini systems having 8.5 liters? I just picked up coolant (unfortunately not from you guys) and the dealer and my own research confirmed one bottle is fine (as it needs to be mixed 50/50) and the R53 / R52s take 6 liters total.

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