Does anybody know if their is a drain on the Radiator/Coolant system anywhere that is easily accessible? I have looked but can't seem to find one. How do you drain the coolant to replace it?

Lyn

 

I am pretty sure the owners manual states the coolant is good for the life of the vehicle, which means you don't have to change it. I don't have my manual with me right now, but I remember reading that.

 

This is even worse than changing your oil every 25,000 miles.

 

Yes, the lifetime coolant is a joke!

 

My VW's coolant looked perfect after 100k miles.

 

It is NOT lifetime coolant. Mini recommends changing coolant every 4 years (maint schedule II). see owners lounge. The radiator has to have a drain on it, but you would have to remove a cover. I hear that the ZEREX 5 coolant is approved by BMW. What you are referring to is probably the trans fluid.

 

We have both the Cooling System & Brakes Flushed every 2 Years on our 2003
MC.

 

This is an old topic. I thought I saw something yesterday about draining coolant. It's not hard to drain and fill, but bleeding is different. I found this helpful. How to bleed cooling system, MINI Cooper R56 N12 Engine https://wiki.bentleypublishers.com/x/AoByAg

 

so where is there thermostat located?

NM, found it and the bleed air screw.

 

Right here

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...31&hg=11&fg=35

This also shows the vent screw is located next to the coolant temp sensor.