Coolant Issue?

alpwhite46 · 01-06-2018, 12:14 PM

I got the low coolant level light a few months ago so i topped up about half a reservoir which was weird...
well it appeared twice since then as well and i have gone through a whole bottle now (wasn't a big bottle).

Anyone have this issue before?
I don't see a leak anywhere though ....

02420X3 · 01-06-2018, 12:40 PM

Look for a leak in the coolant expansion tank. A coolant expansion tank with a minor leak has been a problem for a number of people.

alpwhite46 · 01-06-2018, 03:11 PM

Ok thats probably the best thing that can happen as i don't think its pricey

Dima1978 · 01-27-2018, 10:21 PM

Or just a cap for it

pokerface · 01-30-2018, 10:04 AM

Next service your tech can probably let you know if there are drips anywhere underneath the car .. you probably won't see much now as it's all covered up by the underbody panels.

Mind you, we did lose some fluid on our N20 as well in the first year of ownership which they assured me was "evaporation" no other explanation and no leaks found anywhere.

CalCarNut · 01-31-2018, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 02420X3

Look for a leak in the coolant expansion tank. A coolant expansion tank with a minor leak has been a problem for a number of people.

^this. Had my 2012 X3 in and they replaced the expansion tank and cap. I thought it was the cap but they said it was 'both'. Fortunately it was covered under the CPO at the time.

kevink1 · 02-04-2018, 09:53 AM

i've had to add a small amount of coolant twice in my 2015. Nov 2016, light came on and the dealer added an unknown small amount. Light came on in January this year, and I added a quart. No observed drop since then.

Both times light came on car was parked in a hotel parking lot on a cold night.

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alpwhite46 First Lieutenant 90 Rep 396 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 35i Mpkg Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Coolant Issue? I got the low coolant level light a few months ago so i topped up about half a reservoir which was weird... well it appeared twice since then as well and i have gone through a whole bottle now (wasn't a big bottle). Anyone have this issue before? I don't see a leak anywhere though ....
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02420X3 Captain 63 Rep 983 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Look for a leak in the coolant expansion tank. A coolant expansion tank with a minor leak has been a problem for a number of people.
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alpwhite46 First Lieutenant 90 Rep 396 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 35i Mpkg Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Ok thats probably the best thing that can happen as i don't think its pricey
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Dima1978 New Member 6 Rep 11 Posts Drives: f25 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: mpls iTrader: (0)	Or just a cap for it
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pokerface Colonel 430 Rep 2,524 Posts Drives: F25 X3 N20 / F80 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Next service your tech can probably let you know if there are drips anywhere underneath the car .. you probably won't see much now as it's all covered up by the underbody panels. Mind you, we did lose some fluid on our N20 as well in the first year of ownership which they assured me was "evaporation" no other explanation and no leaks found anywhere.
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kevink1 Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 253 Posts Drives: 2015 X3 xDrive28d Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Oklahoma iTrader: (0)	i've had to add a small amount of coolant twice in my 2015. Nov 2016, light came on and the dealer added an unknown small amount. Light came on in January this year, and I added a quart. No observed drop since then. Both times light came on car was parked in a hotel parking lot on a cold night.
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