ardy89 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 I understand that it has to be a 50/50 mix of coolant and distilled water, but how much coolant will I need for my 2002 330i? Also do I have to buy BMW coolant or can I buy regular red coolant from Eurocarparts? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 I have just stuck ordinary coolant in mine, not sure how much it actually takes as i didnt undo/drain the stuff out the engine block as i didnt have the tools to get at the nut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardy89 Posted March 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Thanks for your help, I'll be doing the same, only draining from the radiator and not the block, suppose if its got the blue coolant in then its best to stick more BMW coolant in rather than mix the two. Damn expensive though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 As i couldnt do the block i just flushed the system twice, at leats this way it dilutes the old stuff so its nearly all new in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat6 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 I changed my rad at the weekend and it took around 6L without draining the block. The red "premium" coolant from ECP is the correct one to use, around £13+vat for 5l iirc (mix 50/50) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardy89 Posted March 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 is that 6 litres of 50/50 mix or 6 litres of pure coolant then 6 litres of water? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat6 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 is that 6 litres of 50/50 mix or 6 litres of pure coolant then 6 litres of water? Thanks 6L of mixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lance c Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 How long should the coolant last in the car, ive had the thermo and tank, radiator done recently, the garage topped it up 50/50. If it runs low shall i top up with water or both?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardy89 Posted March 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 How long should the coolant last in the car, ive had the thermo and tank, radiator done recently, the garage topped it up 50/50. If it runs low shall i top up with water or both?? Top up with both, the coolant is supposed to be changed every 4 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
