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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 03:19 PM
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Need some help yall

So I was curious on what type of radiator fluid (coolant) to use. mine is bone dry so i cant see what color fluid was in it. My dad has a blueish green fluid in his 06 jcw r53. can yall confirm this and help me out with a brand to get. thanks
 
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by cargod4490
So I was curious on what type of radiator fluid (coolant) to use. mine is bone dry so i cant see what color fluid was in it. My dad has a blueish green fluid in his 06 jcw r53. can yall confirm this and help me out with a brand to get. thanks
You can use BMW Coolant or Valvoline Zerex G-05.
Be sure to use Distilled water, never tap water.

Hope this helps...
 
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Old Oct 15, 2012 | 02:38 PM
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Find out where the coolant is going. Possibly bad expansion tank, thermostat gasket, head gasket, radiator leak or coolant hose/s. Get your system pressure tested.
 
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