12-06-2018, 01:24 PM | #1 |
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Disappearing Coolant
Sorry if this is a repost, found similar thread but wondering if this is a common problem. My 2013 m5 has developed a new thirst for coolant, not for the tank with the level measure in it, but for the tank by the driver’s side (I believe this is the turbo cooling system). Has anybody else had this happen? Haven’t seen any puddles on the garage floor, no obvious leaks when I pop the hood. just seems like after a spirited drive the level drops about an inch in the tube.
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12-07-2018, 02:24 PM | #2 |
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Driver side is engine and turbos etc cooling tank and right side is dme and intercoolers tank. Pressure test. This is 100% sure test and if there is leak will find it this way.
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12-12-2018, 10:22 AM | #4 | |
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Also, just thinking out loud, if you don't have the heat protection on the hoses, the work is probably covered under a recall. You might check into that. |
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12-12-2018, 01:02 PM | #5 |
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They told me out of warranty so won't cover. Any way you can send me a part number with pricing on the "kit" so I can argue with some evidence? I'd love to not get so badly screwed on this.
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12-12-2018, 03:47 PM | #6 |
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If out of warranty then its not hard to do yourself,I'm changing my still good but Bm standard flex pipes for reinforced silicone high temp ones when they arrive,3/8'' inner diameter.
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12-13-2018, 04:05 AM | #7 |
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i noticed on my service history records i got from my bmw dealer that my car was done under recall. however, i have had tio top up the coolant a couple of times over the last month, so will need to go and check these lines to see if tey have started to leak.
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12-13-2018, 10:38 AM | #10 | |
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Good luck. Let us know what BS story they give you trying to justify their pricing. |
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