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Combatible Coolant
Ive used the search but i couldnt find anything even tho i swore we discussed this a while ago.
Any what coolant is actually combatable with our cars, Ive heard that you should only use stealer shite, is there any aftermarket stuff thats just as good???
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pentosin? ive been wondering myself...
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I bought my car and it already had the bright green in. Not knowing what it was or how long it had been in there, I drained it and put in some more bright green (Prestone 50/50). I figured the motor has already been exposed, no point in turning back now. I recently changed all my coolant hoses and everything looked normal. I also changed my t-stat and nothing unusual. Can't see my cooling passages in the block and head or the water pump, so I wouldn't swear that it hasn't damaged the car. I know this is a highly controversial topic, but that's what I've done so far.
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Anything but OE is combatible in the car, as in fights with the inside of the engine.
For what the OE costs, just suck it up and use it - likely no more than $30 for the whole thing.
Anthony
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'91M5 - 11/90, was mine, it's Jim's now.
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wasn't a conclusion that Saab coolant is comPatible with our cars, and cheaper than the bmw $tealers
Originally Posted by Alexlind123
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I just bought VW coolant (their blue stuff) and it is exactly the same as BMW as far as I can tell. From the components (had the 'ingredients' printed out when looking at it) to the color (coooool blue) to the subtleties of the bottle, its the same $hit.
No less expensive mind you, but if you don't have a dealer next door, next best thing,
Good Luck,
Dave M
10/90 Build 525im, 630,000+km, Eibach/Sachs, Engine Rebuild
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I wrote something last year about this
http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/121555/
As for Pentosin: www.bavauto.com has something from Febi.
But for that small amount of Pentosin I would not bother to buy some online and to keep stock. I always have a small can of Pentosin CHF 7.1 in my trunk for emergenxy, since I once lost on a trip suddenly Pentosin and no dealer/shop in sight which carried that brand.
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Maybe it's a Canadian thing?!?!
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