Regarding a '95 E34/M50
Started it tonight to be greeted by coolant level warning. Level was an inch or so below filler when last checked a few days ago and no leaks or smells noticed since.
I drove perhaps five miles when coolant temp. rose to beginning of red zone.
Immediately stopped, coolant was visible at approximately the same level as before. The hoses were soft so I assumed no pressure in rad.
There WAS pressure when removing cap. The fan was turning and the coolant didn't seem super hot, no steam just overflow from rad. when I opened it. I've only owned this one for a week but have driven it 500 miles w/o any cooling problems.
In the A.M. I will investigate further. The po gave receipt for recent service 2 that included thermostat and anti-freeze.
What is puzzling me is how the hoses could be soft and yet the rad overflows when opened.
Is there something peculiar to this car to make this possible or am I missing something obvious?