Re: Coolant Color/Type

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Re: Coolant Color/Type

Fred W

28 Sep 2006 14:31

> Well, i had the thermostat changed on my car when it had a check
> coolant issue and it kept draining
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> Any more info about what to put in there and where to get it(yeah i
> know i can grab some from bmw) would be great.

BMW coolant is blue. It is actiually re-packaged Glysantin G 48, which
is manufactured by Valvoline in the US and BASF in Europe.
Unfortunately, BMW charges a premium price for their relabeled G 48
(around $25 per gal.). However, you can buy the excact same stuff in a
bottle with a different label from SAAB or VW at about $15.

In a pinch, I would feel safe using G 05, which is a golden yellow color
(not green). The formulation of G 05 is very similar to G 48. Zerex
markets G 05 in the US and you can pick it up at the large chain auto
parts stores (Auto Zone, Pep Boys, etc.) for about $12 a gallon.

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-Fred W

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27 Sep 2006 03:53

Well, i had the thermostat changed on my car when it had a check
coolant issue and it kept draining
Original post here:
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However, i wanted to know what color the bmw antifreeze is, the stuff
in there is green, and i've read that its supposed to be blue and if it
isnt, its some harmful aluminum engine destroyer.
Any more info about what to put in there and where to get it(yeah i
know i can grab some from bmw) would be great.

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