smb7420@aol.com wrote:

http://groups.google.com/group/alt.autos.bmw/browse_thread/thread/6bff7248a1
b610f6/cbd2697a9b2a3362?lnk=raot#cbd2697a9b2a3362

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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The Zerex G 05 is available here. The G 48 seems tougher to locate. I saw a
Zerex pdf and they listed the manufacturers that approved it and the model
years for what mixture. I have it and can send it to you. I lost the link
where I found it. This discussion on coolant is way more than I've ever seen
in one place. More of the DIY folks should be so lucky as to read this
thread! It looks like I should go for the Zerex G 05 in the gold gallon.
After the good water flushing, a 60/40 mix with distilled water sounds good.

FYI - that chart (date unknown, but probably pre-Dex-cool lawsuit) shows
their Dex-cool variant recommended by the manufacturers for Asian 96-on,
SAAB 2000-on, Audi/Porsche/Jag/VW/Land Rover 96-on, and GM 96-on. I guess
it's no surprise for Jag and Land Rover since Ford owns them (!) and
American car makers stick together on some issues.

Bill in Omaha
'86 535i
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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.

Well, i had the thermostat changed on my car when it had a check
coolant issue and it kept draining
Original post here:
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.autos.bmw/browse_thread/thread/6bff7248a1b610
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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.