Thread: Coolant Warning
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      01-11-2012, 04:32 PM   #10
MikeBimmer
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I errantly posted an experience with low coolant previous to this that I removed - got my Bimmer issues juxtaposed (the rear brake light was the issue that 'fixed itself'). My experience with Low Coolant matches many of the folks that have already posted. Light came on, checked coolant level, level was BONE DRY, added non-BMW Prestone coolant (yellow) - almost half a jug. Took it to service a week later, told them about the low level and asked them to check the system. They inspected the coolant system, found no issue. They also topped off with OEM coolant - again. That was four months ago. No issue since. I never observed any venting of coolant / leaks in the engine bay / overtemps prior to the light/during/or after.

Why are so many owners having this issue? Are they under-serviced by factory robots? Lotus7, any idea?
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