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BMW coolant is free of silicate, phosphate, amine, and borate. This maintains harmony among all the various metals, polymers, seals, and rubber components of the cooling system. It is sourced from Pentosin, a well regarded manufacturer and supplier of fluids in Europe, and was developed by BASF. Due to this, it is relatively pricey.
Even if it costs two to three times as much as OTC coolant at the nearby parts emporium, coolant only needs to be replaced every two to four years. Calculating the cost difference over that time yields a two-year amortization rate of.60 per month. Not even a Happy Meal will do for that. I advise using OEM coolant and feeding your Bimmer well.
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Can BMW use Prestone coolant?
Yes, you may use Prestone coolant in any BMW model or series. Prestone coolants and antifreeze are specially formulated with a blend of excellent, long-lasting inhibitors.
These ensure that the coolant tank won’t need to be topped off for up to 750,000 miles or more than 15,000 hours.
The prestone coolants guarantee all-around protection against high temperatures, icing, rusting, corrosion, scaling, and early water pump failure, just like the other BMW-specific coolants on the market.
The heavy-duty BMW vehicles, where performance is vital, work well with prestone coolants.
You must recognize that distilled water and normal tap water are two different things in this situation. Therefore, while you can and must dilute the coolant concentration with “distilled water,” plain tap water cannot be used in its place.
Regardless matter who provides your regular tap water, it undoubtedly contains inorganic minerals, metals, etc. All of this contaminates the coolant or antifreeze when combined with it, which then has an impact on the car’s engine.
Conversely, distilled water is the result of a distillation procedure that includes boiling all of the impurities out of ordinary water.
As a result, you can only dilute the coolant concentrate with distilled water in a specific ratio, usually 50:50. Specifically, 50% coolant or antifreeze and 50% distilled water.
Which coolant brand does BMW use?
No matter what type of car you drive, whether it’s a BMW, Porsche, Mercedes Benz, Audi, Mini, or Volkswagen, your car circulates a solution of water and coolant to dissipate the heat generated within the engine and prevent it from completely melting down (one notable exception are older Porsche models that are air and oil cooled and did not use water or coolant, but instead circulated a large amount of oil to dissipate the heat).
A Spectrum of Colors
Which coolant type is best for your BMW, Porsche, Mercedes Benz, Audi, or Volkswagen out of the many available options? The answer is the kind that was initially installed in your car. Your coolant may be green, pink, blue, yellow, or even clear depending on the manufacturer. All coolants are naturally transparent, and dye is used to give them color. It has no impact on the coolant’s chemical properties that each producer adds their own colour blend. Because the water in Europe is substantially harder than the water in the United States, European manufacturers prefer coolant that is phosphate-free.
Inorganic Acid Technology (IAT), Organic Acid Technology (OAT), and Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT) are the three most common coolant types available today. A HOAT coolant is used by your BMW, Porsche, Mercedes Benz, Audi, or Volkswagen.
In order to protect aluminum surfaces, silicate is added to OAT coolants to create HOAT coolants. The cylinder heads and radiators, as well as other parts of your BMW, Mercedes Benz, Porsche, Audi, and Volkswagen engine and cooling systems, are constructed of aluminum.
Silicate and phosphate corrosion inhibitors are not used in OAT coolants. These coolants are made to last for 150,000 miles and have a long service life (or 5 years). It should be mentioned, nevertheless, that German Auto Center and the majority of manufacturers advise cleansing or replacing the coolant every two years.
The metal (Iron) components of the engine and cooling system are protected by traditional coolants, which are IAT coolants and use silicate and phosphate corrosion inhibitors. IAT coolants shouldn’t be utilized because the majority of the iron components in your BMW, Mercedes Benz, Porsche, Mini, Audi, and Volkswagen have been replaced with aluminum and other lighter composites.
It’s crucial to keep in mind that modern German performance cars, whether you drive a Porsche, Mercedes Benz, Mini BMW, Volkswagen, or Audi, will last you for many miles and years if you maintain them properly. German Auto Center in Austin is the place to go for German auto repairs. We will be pleased to help you!
Are BMW coolants unique?
Antifreeze and coolant Any generic antifreeze won’t work since BMWs have unique coolant specifications (nitrite and phosphate free) to prevent build-up and corrosion of metal components.
What is the price of BMW coolant?
Coolant leak repairs can be very expensive. Fixing this is expensive because it is a laborious operation. The price of BMW coolant repairs varies depending on a number of factors, but it typically ranges from $750 to $1,000. Although the parts themselves are not very expensive, the labor required by mechanics means that they may charge more for this kind of repair. The type of damage and the specific fixes the mechanic needs to do determine the costs of these repairs. You can be given a few alternative solutions for resolving your BMW coolant leaks by them.
Every option has pros and cons, so you should consider them all carefully before selecting one. Prior to selecting a mechanic, you should always collect various bids. Every repair shop will impose a different fee. If it does, it’s critical to decide which solutions are best for you and your circumstances.
They will be able to assist you during the entire decision-making process because you are working with reputable automotive shops. Since this is a significant purchase, you want the greatest possible workout for the money you are spending, thus you want someone to assist you.
Is Prestone coolant authorized by BMW?
OAT coolant, which Prestone all manufactures and is compatible with BMW coolant, will not alter the color of your coolant. It complies with all BMW ASTM standards.
Why is the coolant in my BMW low?
You should take your automobile to the automotive service shop as soon as possible for an inspection and maintenance if your coolant is low because it could be an indication of a larger issue. Some of the causes of a possible coolant shortage in your car include the following:
- reservoir leak or overflow tank
- a radiator leak
- radiator hose leak
- water pump leak
- cracked or compromised radiator seal
- defective head gasket
Does BMW coolant zerex work well?
It has been demonstrated that Zerex G48 Antifreeze/Coolant increases engine life in vehicles and light trucks. Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Volvo, BMW, Chrysler 2001 and older, Ford 2002 and older, and GM 1996 and older are all compatible with its premium formulation.
What can I combine with BMW cooling fluid?
Keep your cooling system operating at its peak performance by using BMW engine coolant (antifreeze). This 1-liter bottle works well for little top-offs of coolant that has been lost. For the best defense against boiling, freezing, corrosion, and lubrication, coolant is mixed with distilled water. For the optimum protection in street cars, mix distilled water with antifreeze 1:1. Reduce the amount of antifreeze in your coolant mixture if you want more cooling properties, but only in warm climates where freezing is not an issue. We advise monitoring the freezing point of the coolant mixture if you want to use antifreeze and water ratios other than 1:1.
Red Line Water Wetter can also be used with pre-ignition if high temperatures could lead to engine knocking.
- BMW # 82141467704, genuine German OEM antifreeze
- optimum cooling, freeze prevention, lubrication of the water pump, and corrosion resistance
Can coolant and BMW coolant be mixed?
Yes, you must drain it right away and rinse it out completely with distilled water. Dexcool utilizes OAT antifreeze while BMW uses HOAT. They might or might not get along, but it’s not a chance you should take.
Can green coolant be used in a BMW?
To maintain your cooling system operating at its peak, we advise using only German OEM BMW engine antifreeze, part number 83192468442. (83 19 2 468 442). Because they don’t include nitrites, amines, phosphates, or borates, BMW exclusively suggests specific coolants. It is not permitted to use store-bought coolant from a nearby parts retailer.
2018 saw the introduction of this new green coolant, which has replaced the previous blue coolant. Green can be used on automobiles before 2018 and is backwards compatible with blue. BMW advises against using the older blue formula on vehicles created after January 2018.
The silicates in the green coolant provide further protection for the cooling system’s internals, although the coolant needs to be changed every two years.
For increased corrosion resistance, anti-freeze defense, and water pump lubrication in street cars, we advise combining distilled water in a 1:1 ratio with the mixture. Reduce the amount of antifreeze in your coolant mixture if you want more cooling properties, but only in warmer climates where freezing is impossible (see chart below). We advise monitoring the freezing point of the coolant mixture if you want to use antifreeze and water ratios other than 1:1.
Red Line Water Wetter can also be added if high temperatures could lead to engine banging or pre-ignition.
Original BMW HT12 antifreeze from Germany, part number 83192468442
In my BMW X3, can I use Prestone coolant?
All vehicles can use Prestone(r) All Vehicles antifreeze+coolant +TOTAL PROTECTION (AFC), which is available in all fluid colors, manufacturers, and model years.
Can I use water in my BMW instead of coolant?
Your radiator system becomes more contaminated when you use water. Although using water instead of low coolant is significantly better for the engine, you should switch the water out as soon as you can for the proper coolant for your car.
Any remaining coolant in the radiator is diluted when water is added to it. Preventing corrosion, raising the boiling point of water, and reducing the freezing point of water are just a few of the crucial jobs that coolant does. While using water in place of the coolant will allow you to drive the automobile for a brief period of time, your engine won’t be adequately protected.
This means that the radiator needs to be filled with a 50/50 mixture of coolant and water as soon as the issue that led to a low coolant level is resolved.
the use of blue antifreeze by BMW?
The majority of coolant manufacturers in East Texas, where we can experience a wide variety of temperature variations throughout the year, offer an engine coolant that is a 50/50 combination.
In order to receive the greatest cooling benefits for our Texas climate, BMW “Blue Coolant” must be mixed and added to your cooling system in the right manner. This calls for a coolant flush and refill procedure that removes air and old coolant from your system to improve engine safety.
Because it is silicate and phosphate free and has a far longer lifespan inside of your car’s cooling system, we advise using BMW “Blue” coolant in your vehicle.
Come in right away to pick up a gallon of fuel, or let us repair the cooling system in your car in time for the Texas heat.
Blue and green coolant combined in a BMW?
It appears that they can coexist, with green being able to mix with blue-filled cars but not the other way around. from getbmwparts copied: G48 coolant (blue) should not be used in vehicles that were first filled with HT-12, although BMW HT-12 can be used in any vehicle that now uses G48.
What occurs if the incorrect antifreeze is used in a BMW?
The performance of the specific additive packages can be hampered by mixing various engine coolants or by using the incorrect coolant, which can lead to increased corrosion of the radiator. The engine coolant needs to be changed more frequently as the cooling system’s protective layers gradually get thinner and more porous. Using the incorrect engine coolant can progressively cause corrosion and damage to the cylinder gasket, water pump, radiator, and radiator hoses. In the worst situation, this may result in engine damage.