Actually @DCPU is working on the next Haynes Manual - The GrenadierThis is an admirably systematic inspection, I’m enjoying it very much.
I am rather prone to immediate, ill-considered disassembly so there is something to learn for me in the whole approach.
There are two reservoirs, the main coolant reservoir for high temperature components and the auxiliary reservoir for low temperature components. Both reservoirs work independently, however if one is using more coolant than the other and needs topping up more frequently this could be a sign of malfunction and should be seen by an INEOS approved partner.
The high temperature reservoir and the auxiliary low temperature circuit reservoir are located in the engine bay, the high temperature reservoir being the larger of the two.
- Remove the coolant cap by rotating anti-clockwise, until the cap is removed. To check the levels of fluid notice there is a low and maximum level indicator visible on the inside of the tank itself.
- Add the correct specified coolant fluid to the reservoir, until the level reaches the maximum marker. It is important not to overfill the reservoir above the maximum or leave the coolant level below minimum.
- Once appropriately filled re-apply the coolant cap by rotating clockwise until tight.
I take it the partner has gone out then.Same Petrol B58 Left Hand Drive
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And the forum...I’ll have to pay more attention when reading the manual.
Did anyone ever find out what 'the correct specified coolant fluid' is?? Can't seem to find that detail in the manual or on the tank caps...From the manual:
Open the caps - there are Low and High marks inside. Fill between the two!Did anyone ever find out what 'the correct specified coolant fluid' is?? Can't seem to find that detail in the manual or on the tank caps...
Yes yes, I see that but it says to use and I quote 'the correct specified coolant fluid'. I can't seem to find in the manual what the 'correct' fluid is?Open the caps - there are Low and High marks inside. Fill between the two!
Same with all BMWs!
BMW 83195A42DF3Yes yes, I see that but it says to use and I quote 'the correct specified coolant fluid'. I can't seem to find in the manual what the 'correct' fluid is?
Heres the information that I have. First One is from this forum and the other I picked up in southern Africa somewhere.Not mentioned here but usually coolant levels are checked when cold. Is this same with IG?
Concerning the type of coolant fluid there are two basic glycol types:
Picture shows green fluid but does somebody know which type the specified BMW stuff is?
- Older green or blue
- Later nitrate free for longer exchange intervals, usually red, orange or yellow
Apologies - not level - but fluid type. Anyway the sharp guys have answered. Ive made a print out of all the fluid types which I carry in the car!Yes yes, I see that but it says to use and I quote 'the correct specified coolant fluid'. I can't seem to find in the manual what the 'correct' fluid is?
My dealer Magic in Perth wasn’t able to advise an equivalent retail product and I have also been unsuccessful……. but the BMW dealer, a 2 minute walk from the Magic Ineos showroom sold me a 1.5l bottle of concentrate for just over $25. Pretty good value I reckon.BMW 83195A42DF3