Strong anti-freeze smell outside of car.

weez · 11-26-2019, 07:00 PM

Anyone else have a strong anti freeze smell outside of their car? I've noticed BMWs typically have a stronger smell, but the past couple of days have been worse. Doesnt seem to be leaking anywhere. 18.5K miles.

Drexel_Lake · 05-31-2021, 12:24 PM

Mine has 9400 miles and has the smell outside. More so than my previous 3 BMW's. I don't see any leaks or level change. Maybe the blow-off.

Fast400 · 05-31-2021, 12:56 PM

Mine started smelling too. Everything is dry underneat, up top...level is good....got me baffled too.

Drexel_Lake · 05-31-2021, 01:44 PM

I just noticed the small reservoir was way overfilled. Coolant blow-off all under the hood. The coolant is also green, so now I'm questioning if they even used the correct fluids before selling it to me. smh

Pray for Mojo · 05-31-2021, 04:32 PM

BMW just replaced all of our small diameter coolant lines when I noticed it was evaporating off the main reservoir. If you're down on coolant at all, check around the seam of the reservoir for the signs of coolant.

Razel · 06-01-2021, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drexel_Lake

I just noticed the small reservoir was way overfilled. Coolant blow-off all under the hood. The coolant is also green, so now I'm questioning if they even used the correct fluids before selling it to me. smh

Based on some other threads, green is okay. Has been for almost a couple of years.

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Drexel_Lake Private 24 Rep 92 Posts Drives: BMW X3 M40i 330cic Join Date: May 2021 Location: South Carolina USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW X3 M40i [10.00] 2005 BMW 330ci [5.00]	Mine has 9400 miles and has the smell outside. More so than my previous 3 BMW's. I don't see any leaks or level change. Maybe the blow-off. __________________ 2020 X3 M40i Blue 2005 Supercharged 330ci Silver/Black vert.
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Fast400 Major 683 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: iX M60 Join Date: May 2014 Location: ... iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW [0.00]	Mine started smelling too. Everything is dry underneat, up top...level is good....got me baffled too.
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Drexel_Lake Private 24 Rep 92 Posts Drives: BMW X3 M40i 330cic Join Date: May 2021 Location: South Carolina USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW X3 M40i [10.00] 2005 BMW 330ci [5.00]	I just noticed the small reservoir was way overfilled. Coolant blow-off all under the hood. The coolant is also green, so now I'm questioning if they even used the correct fluids before selling it to me. smh __________________ 2020 X3 M40i Blue 2005 Supercharged 330ci Silver/Black vert.
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Pray for Mojo Major 430 Rep 1,115 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i & 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	BMW just replaced all of our small diameter coolant lines when I noticed it was evaporating off the main reservoir. If you're down on coolant at all, check around the seam of the reservoir for the signs of coolant.
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