R55 Coolant Level-Cold Engine
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Coolant Level-Cold Engine
I just went and checked the coolant level on my Clubman. The car has been sitting for 4 hours, and the reading is about a 1/2 inch below the minimum level. There are no leaks under the car or in the engine bay noticeable to the naked eye. Is this something I should be worried about?
Update: I ordered a gallon of BMW antifreeze from Bavarian Motorsport and will do a 50/50 mix with distilled water. I did a search and this there are some owners that have noticed the levels go down due to evaporation, but I'm surprised the dealer did not top it off the last time I visited them, when I had some warranty work done last month.
Update: I ordered a gallon of BMW antifreeze from Bavarian Motorsport and will do a 50/50 mix with distilled water. I did a search and this there are some owners that have noticed the levels go down due to evaporation, but I'm surprised the dealer did not top it off the last time I visited them, when I had some warranty work done last month.
Last edited by Kimbo80; 11-15-2009 at 08:14 PM.
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Ugh......... I am going back to the dealer tomorrow. I checked the coolant, and the level has dipped about 1 cm below the minimum line after sitting overnight. I even placed a poster board underneath the engine bay, and there wasn't a single drop on it. I am wondering if it's the thermostat housing, which the 1st gen's are notorious for leaking or even worse the water pump or head gasket. I will keep everyone updated.
'09 Clubman, 4100 miles
'09 Clubman, 4100 miles
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I have been topping it off with a 50/50 mixture of BMW OEM coolant and distilled water using a plastic jug w/ side markings. I have topped it off about 4 times since September between max and min. levels, and since they replaced the thermostat last Saturday, the level has actually been decreasing at a faster pace. I will keep everyone posted, once I return tomorrow.
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I went to the dealer this morning, and they did a pressure test. The end result: no leaking according to the pressure test and visual inspection. The SA said the drop I am seeing (1 cm on the plastic tank) is do to being sucked backed into the radiator, when the coolant is cooling down.
Ugh......I will just have to keep an eye on the level and see if it drastically goes lower, then I will try a different dealer.
Ugh......I will just have to keep an eye on the level and see if it drastically goes lower, then I will try a different dealer.
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