unscrew the cap on the resivior and add away. no bleeding required
I recieved a check message saying to check coolant. I dont have my bentley manual on me and I could not find any topics regarding filling up the radiator besides replacing all of the coolant. I know the cooling system is pressurized so there is a special process to add coolant.
How do I go about toping off my coolant in my car? I have the bleed screw on the thermostat and on my radiator. what method do you guys recommend when filling your radiator? Thanks.
Greg Mannino
Car Audio.Video.Security.Navigation Guru
Electrical/Mechanical Specialist
unscrew the cap on the resivior and add away. no bleeding required
Kalt line when the motor is cold.
You can also bleed the radiator from the screw next to the filler cap.
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So adding coolant without unscrewing the bleeder screw on the radiator will be sufficent? I was under the impression that if you do that, air will get into the system causing overheating?
Greg Mannino
Car Audio.Video.Security.Navigation Guru
Electrical/Mechanical Specialist
got.
If you got real low there may be air in the top of the rad...
you can fill it to Kalt and run for a while and check again to see if it went down.
Vee ave vays of dealing vid your kind...........
I dont think its that low, the check coolant only comes on sometimes, most the time its not on. it turns on after sitting for a few hours but after I start it up, the light goes away. I'll try topping it off.
Greg Mannino
Car Audio.Video.Security.Navigation Guru
Electrical/Mechanical Specialist
Check coolant won't come on while the engine is running, even if it's low, by the wayOriginally Posted by gmannino
[1994 530i/5-Speed]
Mine was coming on from start up but it was just the sensor....is your coolant really low?.....senor on ebay for 18 bucks plus shipping
When cold, fill to the line in the tank (you see the longer line in the middle). You need to unscrew the bleeder ONLY if the expansion tank is empty... No need to bleed if you see coolant in the tank...Originally Posted by gmannino
RICK
BMW 1995 525i (Alpine White)
have same problem even after i flushed the cooling system completely now getting ready to change sensor hopefully thats the only issue
1987 BMW 325is 250+, first love
1994 BMW 525i 136, new toy