Is it worth it? I'm about to drain and refill my cooling system with a new water pump and hoses. Should I even bother driving all the way out to the stealer and paying the $20/gallon?
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Is it worth it? I'm about to drain and refill my cooling system with a new water pump and hoses. Should I even bother driving all the way out to the stealer and paying the $20/gallon?
Ex-Calypso Red 540i owner
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you should just do a search because this topic has been discussed many times.
darron
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yea, bma's price will offset the dealer price after shipping.
1995 540iA M-Sport - 76k miles. 1 of 1 auto AW3 cars.
1995 540i/6 - Misc Parts donor for above.
use Zerex G-05. available at most auto parts store for around $9 per container.
i did extensive research, and the stuff is very very similar (and approved by mercedes benz, audi, etc)
Agreed, got my radiator, new shroud, clips and other misc. stuff and Partrick recommended the Mercedes coolant over the BMW coolant, same stuff (he said) but different color, ask him about it.
Keith
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OK, I'll ask them when I call them today. Thanks for the recommendations.
Ex-Calypso Red 540i owner
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On that note, when I went to Autozone to get coolant for the girlfriend's Camry, they said they stopped carrying it. Dunno whats up with that. Advance auto parts didnt have it either.
93 525i / 01 330Ci / 98 Camry / 91 Volvo 240 / 99 Jeep GC
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BMW requires a special coolant?
I'm having my leaky water pump replaced tomorrow. Currently there is green coolant in the system - am I to understand BMW requires a special coolant?
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coolant is coolant ( use the one made for aluminum blocks) as long as you change it every at least every two years. my .02
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