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JCW GarageInterested in John Cooper Works (JCW) parts for your 1st Generation MINI? This is where JCW upgrades and accessories for the Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINIs are discussed.
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
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.
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.
10-01-2012, 03:19 PM
